Which sways harder? Fat or Protein?

[1adorablebabyboymom]

Do you guys think it is better to ever go over a little on pro or fat when on LE? I am almost thinking the pro.... Thoughts?

[1adorablebabyboymom]

I may have been confusing how I put it. I guess I mean, if you cheat, is it better to cheat more on the pro side than fat? Seems like the fat is more of a testosterone food... idk

[essnce629]

I would actually say it would be better to cheat on fat, not protein. The boy swayers are eating a lot of protein.

[1adorablebabyboymom]

ok! just was wondering! thx!

[maidentomother]

I believe fat sways the most, particularly saturated fat, and protein is a better cheat.

[atomic sagebrush]

We don't know and it may very well be different for everyone anyway. We are all coming into this in different places on the physical condition continuum and so I cannot give a blanket recommendation on that.

[1adorablebabyboymom]

hmmm, I have always had a lot higher fat in my diet than protein, and I have two boys, so maybe for me it's fat- bummer. I like my fat, and it is harder to cut down than protein!

[1adorablebabyboymom]

and I can't find many foods that don't have saturated fat. =/

[maidentomother]

You need SOME sat fat. Just reduce how much you consume, and when possible, it's better to get it from plant sources (coconut, palm) than red meat/fullfat dairy. Better yet, dnt just reduce sat fat, eat more polyunsaturated fats. While I believe monounsaturated fats sway boy too, they sway less than sat fat IMO. So an ideal sway will have low fat overall (max 30% of your cals), with most fat consumed being poly, less being mono, and the least being sat.

[bluebonnet22]

Most frozen vegetarian food I find is high in the bad fats (vegetable oils, sunflower oil, etc) and low in healthy oils. I like organic brands - Evol, Amy's, Cedar Lane, etc. I also cook now with vegetable oil instead of my usual coconut oil, butter, or ghee. Example meal - fried rice (fried in a tiny amount of vegetable oil) with red peppers and pineapples. I add chicken after I serve myself for my DH and DS. I'm not great in the kitchen so my meals are either frozen or very basic!