Metabolic Diet Question

Rising_Dusk 2011-02-23 14:14:56 UTC #1

So I read the book but I am still confused on the macro-nutrient ratios. In the book it labels two different formats:

Weekdays: 40-50% P / <30g C / 40-60% F
Weekends: 15-30% P / 35-60% C / 20-40% F

---OR---

Weekdays: 30-40% P / <30g C / 50-65% F
Weekends: 15-30% P / 35-55% C / 25-40% F

Which one should I use?

MAF14 2011-02-23 19:05:21 UTC #2

neither

Rising_Dusk 2011-02-23 19:57:11 UTC #3

People should explain their posts.

jskrabac 2011-02-23 20:14:36 UTC #4

I don't have the book, but I'm assuming it will guide you into choosing one over the other based on your body comp, activity levels, etc.

MAF14 2011-02-23 20:34:52 UTC #5

it was half joke, half serious. i never heard of it before so i figured it was just some stupid fad diet (TNT diet, banana diet, etc...) BUT i didnt know it was from Di Pasquale

MAF14 2011-02-23 20:38:19 UTC #6

now that i look at it i would go with the first option. more protein

i've never really used ratios/percentages to calculate macros, just made sure i was getting a lot of protein and fit in carbs/fats accordingly

Rising_Dusk 2011-02-23 20:54:25 UTC #7

30-40% Protein should be enough. I don't think there would be any reason to go up to 50%. I mean a 180lbs guy eating 4,000 calories a day (bulking) doesn't need 500g Protein.

MAF14 2011-02-23 21:21:29 UTC #8

well yeah, ofcourse in that case that wouldnt be necessary. reading a brief overview of the MD i figured you were looking for a maintenance eating plan...

anyway so if thats too much protein, i think you answered your question