How much fat can I have?

[dove_love]

I am sure I have read this somewhere but cannot find it for the life of me lol!
I think I have gone over my fat allowance today at 46g as I treated myself to some garlic bread! I am within protein and calories; protein under 30g and cals under 1,100 at the mo although I will bump this up a little later to 1,200ish.
Thank you :-)
Also, completely unrelated question, when should DH start licorice root and OLE? How far in advance of TTC? X

[atomic sagebrush]

fat should be 20-30% of your calories for the day. This ranges between 25-60 g depending on how many cals you're eating. NO one should ever go below 25 g of fat for any reason at all.

You are fine at 46 g fat, that's not really even a cheat. If you're only eating 1200 calories (which I normally do not recommend but in Sophie's case, she has a fair bit of weight to lose so she is allowed to eat the lower range of calories - but Sophie do be sure you are not counting low carb veg in your totals for the day because those are FREE.

30 g protein is NOT ENOUGH. LE Diet is 40-50 g protein. 30 g is not safe.

DH start licorice root 2 cycles (6 weeks) before TTC. OLE is as far in advance as you like but at least 6 weeks.

[dove_love]

Ok I will get some more protein! I thought I would struggle with eating too much protein but think it will be opposite!
Is there a list on here of low carb/high carb veg?
thank you atomic :-) x

[atomic sagebrush]

I also had the opposite problem when I was swaying. I had a heck of a time getting enough.

Even if you need a bite of meat or two every day, ya gotta get it from somewhere.

There is a list on here somewhere, basically anything that is sweet or starchy is high carbs, the unsweet, unstarchy ones are low carb

[maidentomother]

I also struggle to get enough protein. I've started having Quest bars (180 cals, 20g protein from whey) to help. If I don't get enough protein I start craving cheese which I can't eat enough of to meet my protein requirements without going over on fat!

[dove_love]

I will have to look for them or a close alternative! I have struggled again today to meet protein :( so frustrating! X

[XXforhubby]

I found a wonderful vegan protein powder called Vega Protein Smoothie. It comes in many yummy flavors and only has 15 g of protein. I like it because it tastes yummy and I don't get any carbs with it. One serving is only 90 calories so I add some fruit and almond/soy milk and am still at only 180 calories!

I am trying to loose a little and do this as a meal replacement, since I am weaning DS2.


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[weeziewoozles]

I seem to get enough protein. I get it from potatoes, white bread, white rice, noodles and pasta. I find it hard to stick to the 50g! We're all so different.

[XXforhubby]

I can't eat that many carbs-'I'll gain too much weight. Instead, I eat a lot of veggies, fruits, and grains high in protein- quinoa, brown rice, and whole grain pasta. I do have a serving of meat a day- chicken/turkey as I am doing the fertility version of the diet. Even doing that, sometimes I still fall a little short on protein depending on what else I have had during the day. I have switched things up though and have yogurt in the morning and that is helping greatly!

I just ate enough protein for three people with both of my boys. I find it funny I struggle with it now! My habits have done a complete 180 since swaying!

GL ladies!!


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[atomic sagebrush]

I will have to look for them or a close alternative! I have struggled again today to meet protein :( so frustrating! X

I recommend a bite or two of meat in this case.

[dove_love]

I feel worried about having a bit of meat, like it will ruin my whole sway or something lol! I cant believe how much meaty stuff there is in supermarkets after doing my shopping today! X

[Frilly Lady]

Ha you notice things a lot more when you can't have it. I can't believe how much yummy Easter eggs are in the shops already! Worrying about not eating a little portion of meat will probably be worse for you than eating it hun. X

[atomic sagebrush]

I feel worried about having a bit of meat, like it will ruin my whole sway or something lol! I cant believe how much meaty stuff there is in supermarkets after doing my shopping today! X

I know, but it won't. Just a bite or two is all it takes and that small amount can't sway blue. :)

[maidentomother]

A couple bites of white meat now and then is fine. Just avoid red meat.