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I was doing the same. I was initially having meat at every meal, but I was always going over my protein. For breakfast, instead of eggs, bacon, sausages & veg, I'd only have 1 protein rich product. I might have a caesar salad for lunch- so still put eggs, anchovies, parmesan & bacon in it, but overall the protein count isnt as high as a large piece of meat. I also increased the fat with oily/creamy salad dressings, cream in coffee and butter on veg. Are you weighing your food? Another tip which helped me, is to log the food as I'm cooking. I then know beforehand if I can eat the entire thing, need to add more fat, or eat only half the steak for example.
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This morning is day 5 for me, so I guess I’m just still getting used to what and how I should be planning the day. I’ve been drinking a protein shake in the morning (3net carbs).
Also, I weighed myself Monday morning, and this morning and I’m down 8lbs!!! I think I’m over stressing my macros a little. :)
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I too am confused about the ratios between carbs:fat:protein. What sort of leeway is there from the designated %'s? My ratio is 5%:70%:25%. So if my carbs are lower (3.5%) and my fat is okay, then my protein is higher. I am on Keto to loose weight. Is there a range? Or put differently, which is maximum and which is minimum. Oh, I am able to keep my calories under the 1200.
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linbarmax Hi, I think that if you are close enough I wouldn't worry too much. Some days I do not meet my calories or go over, as long as the pie chart shows I'm close I'm good. Most days I can be under a tad for my carbs. My ranges are 7% carbs, 22% Protein, 71% fat, for 1,400 calories a day. There are people in the Keto world that succeed and not count macros. For others like me, I want to make sure I'm doing it right. Do you use the pie chart or the bar graph?
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I am new at this and have noticed I am going over on protein and on calories, but have net carbs left over. I just did a careful study of where I am getting high amounts of protein by using the analysis tab. In my case I noticed very quickly that my bulletproof coffee, with 20g of protein in the collagen I add PLUS what the cream has) is the item that is messing my ratios up overall. I'm sure that is not your specific problem but thought I would mention it as an example of small things throwing the balance out of whack.
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You dont necessarily want to hit your fat "goal" because its not a goal its a limit. Protein is a goal and its ok to go a little bit over but its pretty important to hit.
Carbs (Most important) = Strict limit
Calories = Strict limit
Fat = Limit (The less fat you eat, the more your body will burn from itself, though fat is what makes you feel full)
Protein = Goal (important not to lose muscle mass)