Angie727

That helps! Again I appreciate the time and information you are providing to me! I am most definitely in the skinny fat category. Everyone looks at me like I'm nuts when I say I'm trying to lose weight or tone up. In clothes I'm very thin (look thin anyways) but carry so much fat in my neck, arms and belly. What vegan proteins do you eat on a daily basis? I'd need 98 grams per day. I don't think I could eat that much tofu...lol

Thank you so much for such a detailed response. The Macro percentages I got from the book Shred It and MyFitnessPal broke the grams down for me. I know the calories are low however I am very small person and every calculator I've done online tells me that's my goal number in order to lose weight. I don't know a lot about insulin sensitivity however my blood sugars are regularly well under 100, not sure if that means anything. I will research this more as I'm even more confused. I agree that the carbs are high and I'm willing to increase my protein and fat, just worried I'll gain even more weight since not tracking my foods undoubtedly put me in the position I'm in now. Are you suggesting like a 60/20/20 Macro target? I broke down and started the protein shakes again! I eat a lot of tofu and beans and can't stand Temph. Do you have other vegan protein recommendations? I understand Quinoa is high in carbs however it is also listed as one of the higher protein sources for vegans, I actually don't eat it very often at all. When I do I feel that I actually gain weight.

I know this post is old however adding a pro-biotic should really help. I use Orgain, cheap and taste good.

Hello! I'm feeling a bit lost on my nutrition lately and I've also gained about 10lbs. Currently sitting at my heaviest ever and trying to change that. I'm going back to Macro counting which has been successful for me in the past (however I pretty much went over on my fat everyday). I need some advice on how to get enough protein without going over on my fat and calories for the day and without having to rely on protein drinks. I love protein drinks however I feel I should be eating my nutrients and not relying on drinking them all the time. I'm 5'2, 124 lbs., female, 39 years old, work a desk job and only get good workouts in on the weekends, 30 mins a day of light exercise during the week. I'm using MyFitnessPal to track my Macros. The ratios I'm using are 70/15/15, 1300 calories per day. Protein 49 grams, Carbs 229 grams, Fat 22 grams per day. Being allowed only 1300 calories and 22 grams of fat per day doesn't give me a whole lot of options. I can eat plenty of fruits and vegetables w/o going over but as soon as I through in some tofu, nuts or quinoa for protein I'm going over on my fat and calories for the day. Should I worry about one nutrient more than another, not worry about going over??? I'm a bit lost and any advice would be appreciated.