The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[MerryMary]

Is there a specific ratio of carbs to protein that we should be mindful of while on MF???

Mary

[Mike]

Looking at the MF meal replacements, you find that the protein to carb ratio is about 1:1. The L&G is more weighted on the protein side.

On the Nurse's call (Feb 12, 2007), Laurie Anderson said the green portion needs to be no more than 80 calories, and no more than 10 carbs. As for other carbs, most meats have very few carbs and whatever you add in the way of condiments and spices, just be aware of those limitations. Keep the carbs very low with the lean portion and you should be good.

I would say keep the carbs as low as you can as that is the key factor in keeping your body in the fat burning state.

[Serendipity]

Mary, The cool thing about MF is that if you stick to the program you don't really need to worry about ratios because MF does it for you. If you choose your green from the list in the Quick Start Guide, you don't need to do any counting. I believe the ratio is approximately 40:40:20 (protein:carbs:fat) while you're on the 5&1. I try to stay pretty close to that now.

[MerryMary]

Thanks Mike and Jo! I often wonder about the "green" part of L&G. While I occasionally have steamed veggies I really prefer salad. How the heck do you measure 2 cups of greens??? Since I am one of what seems to be only a few members on the board who don't relish a bar each day, is it okay if I'm off on my greens?

Mary

[Mike]

It can be a challenge to measure the greens. I just get a 2 cup measuring cup and kind of press the salad into that until it feels like I can't press anymore in.
As for being off on it, I would do my best to get in the green. Greens help with maintaining cholesterol levels.

[bikipatra]

It can be a challenge to measure the greens. I just get a 2 cup measuring cup and kind of press the salad into that until it feels like I can't press anymore in.
As for being off on it, I would do my best to get in the green. Greens help with maintaining cholesterol levels.

I do the same thing but I don't press too much because two cups is already a lot of lettuce!

[GucciGoo]

I am really confused now. I saw that we cannot have more than 80 calories from protein. I am having 1.5 cups of asparagus tonight for dinner which equals 115 calories and 6 grams of carbs. Is that a problem?

[Jan]

Hi There,
My motto is "just keep it simple". In fact I often refer to our program as parting with pounds for dummies. Just like those other "dummy" books. I've read a few
I myself don't worry ... I just follow the quick start to the "t". If the veggie is listed then one and one half cups is fine. Not too many of us smash our cooked veggies in the cup However, I did know of one person who was cooking cauliflower, smashing it and then measuring 1 1/2 cups That didn't work at all... she was getting way too much cauliflower and throwing things off!! So if you just put the cooked veggie in the cup and measure it ... you'll be fine.
I must admit I do smash my lettuce down... hmmmmm.... not so that it is wilted .. but I certainly do get my 2 cups worth
Now as to meat... it's all figured out for us too. That's the true beauty of this program ... we don't have to figure it out for ourselves!! Remember it's 7 oz cooked weight of a lean poultry or fish, and 5 oz of other lean meats. I guess the important word is "lean"... sorry no bacon Just keep it simple, check the quick start booklet, eat your 5 MF meals and your lean and green, drink your water.... you'll do super!!!
jan
Most meats that say "loin" are lean.