What percentage of fat your diet should consist of for the Atkins. I used the fitday website and it said I am at 60%. Is that too low too high? I just don't understand how I can have a higher fat, but lower cals.

I try to stick between 70-80% YMMV

What happens if you are below?

Nothing. Some people just do not lose as well. Use things like Olive Oil, Real Butter

Fat is the fuel you are using when on Atkins remember. It looks odd to you to see such a high % of fat but its ok to be there,You will be burning fat not storing it.

I lose better when I'm at 70% fat, 25% protein and 5% carbs. I try to stay close to those numbers, but it does vary daily. If you're used to low-fat dieting those numbers seem alarming, but your body will burn the fat for energy.

Sounds like you may be using fitday, so keep track for a few days and see how it goes.

Good luck!

learn something every day.

I just hock down german hotdogs and lose the weight but I guess it wouldnt hurt to actually COUNT.

-Dave

I am loosing at 60% fat.