CARBS

I try not to go over 60-80 on weekdays and I only have starchy carbs via my oatmeal in the morning. THe rest of the day its via non starchy vegetables. Probably around 100 on weekends. As we get older, due to lowering metabolism, carbs can be a problem.
 
I am following a zigzag eating plan (thanks to Sarah "ima"). My goal is to consume 50% carbs, 30% protein, 20% fat. I feel absolutely great with this way of eating. I take in 1458 calories on my three restricted days and (30% deficit), then on the fourth day I consume my TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) which is a whooping 2082 calories. Oh boy am I having fun!!! I lost 4 lbs. the first week and some inches. I am in my second week and being the weight-phobic person that I am, I weigh every other morning or so and my weight is staying stable. (I am not looking to lose any more weight, just burn the fat so my muscles that I am working so hard to build will show). So essentially I am looking to exchange my fat weight for muscle weight.

The 50, 30, 20 ratio is perfect for me. I have energy through the roof and have really ramped up my w/o's thus burning even more.

I checked fitday.com to see what my carb gm. were and they are in the 220 to 225 gm. on my restricted days and around 320 on my TDEE day. (approx. 50%)
 
I'm using fitday too (thanks Sarah!).

Since I'm training for a marathon carbs are precious. I'm doing a 50% carb, 30% protein and 20% fat combination.
 
Ditto Jane's response for me except that I just started a couple days ago and have not weighed myself yet. I'm pretty happy where I'm at but would like to rid myself of some overlying jiggle on the outer thighs and tush (the back of beyond!). I can tell you that I feel so very good already. I, too, got help from Sarah (the angel of the zigzag and ratios) logged on to FitDay and gasped at my carb-laden diet!! I've been tweaking things since, to get that protein up there.

I recommend this approach to the max. Now, I'm going on vacation for 2 weeks and will miss playing with my numbers on the ratios as well as my workout room, and my healthy kitchen!Tthe hardest part is getting started and inputting your custom foods, but so far I'd say it's worth it.
 
P Marie - it is well worth the effort indeed!!!! I love this and Sarah is an angel. She is so patient with me.

Kali - Sarah (imafitnessfreak) figured all my numbers then told me to register at fitday.com. It is a little work at first getting your foods inputted but I just did it as I went. There is a box at the top that tracks your ratio, so you can see where you are after each meal/snack of the day. It is really neat. My energy level is through the roof and my metabolism is burning like a furnace. I can put so much more into my w/o's that is amazes me.

This is the way to go, at least it is for me.
 
You know, now that you mention it, I've been eating the "Sarah way" for three days now. This morning I did GS chest and triceps, CM section 3 and the LowMax blasts and all along I was thinking to myself how energetic I felt. Could it be the change in my diet?

I'm going for a 12 mile run tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have the same high level of energy then.
 
I eat approximately 250-300 grams of carbohydrate since I eat about 60% of my diet from very complex carbs at least 5 grams of fiber) and I eat about 1800 calories per day. It varies a bit but that's close.
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My protein is high, approx 40% of my total calories. I found this works better for me at keeping my body fat down. My fats are approx 30%, mostly through almonds and cashews. The remaining 30% are carbs.
 
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