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I can calculate how many grams of protein needed based on my daily calories requirement.
But how about fat? Is there a formula to calculate?

Is it weird to say that I am having a hard time finding high fat low carb food?

rosdi wrote:I can calculate how many grams of protein needed based on my daily calories requirement.
But how about fat? Is there a formula to calculate?

Is it weird to say that I am having a hard time finding high fat low carb food?

First, figure your protein and carb requirements. The calories remaining on your plan (GLAD? MANS? TSPA?) are your fat calories. 1 g fat = 9 calories.

As for high fat/low carb foods, think about red meat, heavy cream, nuts/seeds, and eggs as examples.

rosdi wrote:I can calculate how many grams of protein needed based on my daily calories requirement.
But how about fat? Is there a formula to calculate?

(Total calories - (Carbs calories + Protein calories)) / 9 = Fat Need in Grams

rosdi wrote:Is it weird to say that I am having a hard time finding high fat low carb food?

Yup!

Cheese, red meat, pepperoni, salami, sausage, bacon, guacamole, ranch dressing, nuts... if you're American just make sure you're counting NET carbs and not TOTAL carbs.

So 9 calories = 1g fat, ok thanks.

Yeah so far my only meal consists of mostly beef, egg, mayonnaise, cheese, and chicken. But you know since I can't cook so it gets pretty boring quickly.. lol...