All the time I hear people saying that Atkins is 70% fat, 25% prot and 5% carbs. But when I look at the menu suggestions, it occurs to me that the fat amount is not as large. Especially in Atkinks for LIfe, he seems to be very careful with fat.

I have tried to find the quoted numbers in any of his book (I have DANDR and Atkins for Life), but can't find any.

I feel a contradiction here: You shall eat fat to stimulate fat loss, but too much makes you stall or even gain. Atkins says in one part that for breakfast you may have (real) oat meal and cream, but the suggestion is nowhere in his menu plans.

I know the obvious answer is, that it's different for different people, but I am a bit puzzled and only want to hear some opinions.

Regards

--Maria

Hello Maria

This is the common ratio seen around here 65% fat, 30% protein, and 5% carbohydrates. Some people prefer their fat ratio a little higher - as you say it's different for everyone.

I wouldn't worry about the percentages. Many people around here do but I have found you do the best when you follow Dr Atkins advice.......EAT WHEN HUNGRY!

If you eat a good mix of meats and veggies, I don't think there is ANY REASON at all to be concerned about percentages or how many calories you have eaten. But that is JMO.

Atkins For Life is for Pre-Maintenance and for Maintenance. If you still have a lot to lose you should be in Induction or On-Going Weight Loss.

As you start to add in more carbs, the fat percentage should go down.

I believe the 65-70, 20-25, 5 ratio came from someone who e-mailed the Atkins center. It has also been proven through experience of people on the forum.

There is a whole section about eating fat in the Newbie's section called Hot Links Just scroll down until you find the links.

Steel cut oats is a favorite of some people who are into heavy weight lifting.

Beth