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fitmomof3
08-26-2006, 04:08 PM
Is 120 carbs too low for someone who is 5'5 1/2, 139 lb. trying to lose body fat?

Is it ok to have carbs be this low if you have refeed once a week?

Or is it better to have a more balanced nutrition plan? For instance a 45% carb, 40 % protein, 15 % fat.

thanks
fitmom
Pandora
08-26-2006, 04:09 PM
That's not too low.

Don't go by percentages.. go by grams. Click me (http://www.leanbodiesfitness.net/showthread.php?t=84)
Blondell
08-26-2006, 04:09 PM
no

yes

doesn't matter much
fitmomof3
08-26-2006, 04:15 PM
so how do you figure out an appropritate calorie level and grams for my bodyweight. And to include refeeds?
thanks
Erik
08-26-2006, 04:24 PM
Is 120 carbs too low for someone who is 5'5 1/2, 139 lb. trying to lose body fat?

It's almost 1g/lb of bodyweight. It's not low.



Is it ok to have carbs be this low if you have refeed once a week?

See above



Or is it better to have a more balanced nutrition plan? For instance a 45% carb, 40 % protein, 15 % fat.

Read the first Q&A on the validity of macronutrient percentages.

http://leanbodiesconsulting.com/q-a.html
fitmomof3
08-26-2006, 04:30 PM
thanks
I was thinking 120 grams(carbs) on training days and around 80-90 on off/cardio days. With a refeed each week.
DOes that sound ok?

appreciate the help
Erik
08-26-2006, 04:31 PM
thanks
I was thinking 120 grams(carbs) on training days and around 80-90 on off/cardio days. With a refeed each week.
DOes that sound ok?

appreciate the help

Do you need a refeed?
fitmomof3
08-26-2006, 04:33 PM
well I have been dieting for awhile and thought it may help to get things going again.

Would it hurt or is it unnecessary?

When do you decide to add a refeed into the mix?
Erik
08-26-2006, 04:34 PM
well I have been dieting for awhile and thought it may help to get things going again.

Would it hurt or is it unnecessary?

When do you decide to add a refeed into the mix?

Depends on if you're progressing without one or not. Using them depends on how lean you are, how long you've been dieting, how low your calories are, etc.
fitmomof3
08-26-2006, 04:36 PM
calories have been consistent around 1500 calories. Have been dieting for awhile. Very very slowly losing.
Erik
08-26-2006, 04:37 PM
calories have been consistent around 1500 calories. Have been dieting for awhile. Very very slowly losing.

Define very, very slowly.
Erik
08-26-2006, 04:37 PM
I'd stop dieting and go right to maintenance for two weeks now. About 2000 calories for you.
fitmomof3
08-26-2006, 04:37 PM
calories have been consistent at 1500-1600., depending on if training or nontraining day. losing very very slowly
fitmomof3
08-26-2006, 04:39 PM
about 1 pound every 2 to 3 weeks
Pandora
08-26-2006, 05:24 PM
I think your calories have been too low for too long.
fitmomof3
08-28-2006, 10:55 PM
is Carbs set at 1 gram x BW good for training days when you are doing one five hour refeed per week?
Erik
08-28-2006, 10:57 PM
is Carbs set at 1 gram x BW good for training days when you are doing one five hour refeed per week?

It's fine.

You're overthinking it.

See my earlier post.
fitmomof3
08-28-2006, 11:11 PM
thanks

just want to do it right so that it works for me.

Hard to figure things out sometimes on my own.

but am trying.

thanks for the info
KatieB
08-28-2006, 11:32 PM
thanks

just want to do it right so that it works for me.

Hard to figure things out sometimes on my own.

but am trying.

thanks for the info


What's "right" for you is going to be what works, which means you have to try something and see if it works. If not, then change it.

:)
Erik
08-28-2006, 11:40 PM
What's "right" for you is going to be what works, which means you have to try something and see if it works. If not, then change it.

:)

Agreed. Just give it a shot for two weeks, assess your progress (objectively), and adjust from there as necessary.
smuggie
08-29-2006, 04:46 AM
What's "right" for you is going to be what works, which means you have to try something and see if it works. If not, then change it.

:)
I really wish people would get this concept.
fitmomof3
08-29-2006, 08:58 AM
some of us are just learning the whole nutrition thing. Got to start somewhere.
Strive2Define
08-29-2006, 10:28 AM
Agreed. Just give it a shot for two weeks, assess your progress (objectively), and adjust from there as necessary.
Ahh, the keyword here is OBJECTIVELY..how many of us can reallybe objective about our own bodies.I know I can't and I don't know anyone who can unfortunately.
Erik
08-29-2006, 12:16 PM
Ahh, the keyword here is OBJECTIVELY..how many of us can reallybe objective about our own bodies.I know I can't and I don't know anyone who can unfortunately.

What's not objective about measurements?
Strive2Define
08-29-2006, 06:52 PM
What's not objective about measurements?
I was just commenting on one being objective about our own progress.Most people tend to want quicker and bigger results than what is realisticallypossible.I know even with myself when I take measurements, I always wonder if I measured in the exact same spot etc so I tend to second guess my progress and put it off to wanting it so badly.