Percentages of Protein Carbs, Fat

[Terry Lincoln 0]

I'm setting up the goals in My Fitness Pal manually. Has anyone come up with an ideal ratio for Protein, carb, fat intake?

[Ed_NW 684]

I think you kind of want to look at Keto or low carb type diets pre-op because that seems to be the post-op lifestyle for most people. About 20% carbs and the rest Protein and fat should make up the percentage of your daily calories.

[Frustr8 7,886]

No Terry but I sure will be following also. Step 2, which I am still supposed to be on is 600-800 calories and 55 grams of Protein. But beyond that I am at a loss as to,break down, I know mine is too low in calories to be a permanent solution, only,for 4 weeks and supervised. Supervision is in Columbus, I'm 48 miles NE of ther, don't see them until October 9th.😭

[wjgo 272]

Pre or post op?

Pre-op should be about 40% Protein and 30/30%. I imagine you could also do 50% protein and 25/25%. Your current activity level could have an impact also. This is what my program stipulated.

[MissPoodle 58]

It's about daily grams of Protein requirements not percentages of diet intake

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[wjgo 272]

It's about daily grams of Protein requirements not percentages of diet intake

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If you are talking about post op and the typical 600-800 calories a day with a minimum amount of Protein, then yes. I think some posters are assuming that. That is why I asked if pre or post op.

But if pre-op, or even at maintenance, I think we can agree that one can't have unlimited fat and carbs if protein goals are met.

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[MargoCL 677]

I'm setting up the goals in My Fitness Pal manually. Has anyone come up with an ideal ratio for Protein, carb, fat intake?

This is currently my macros for 6 weeks post op. My daily calories alternate between 600-700. I should mention my macros are approved by my surgical team.

[MargoCL 677]

This is currently my macros for 6 weeks post op. My daily calories alternate between 600-700. I should mention my macros are approved by my surgical team.

I should also mention that my goal is more than 60g of protein... so I try to hit that first, and the rest fall in line.