Perhaps you’ve noticed a fair amount of talk lately of nuts and nut butters on my blog. Maybe you’re thinking, “Yeah, Erin, what gives? Thought you were Mr. Low-Fat.”
Busted! Indeed, my fat consumption has been, according to my nutrition software, averaging 15% of calories over the last quarter.
Blame it on a tough winter, reporting on the recalls, and the nut butter oil experiment (I know… call me a martyr. Ha!), but the fact remains, while low by AMA standards, it’s still higher than I’d prefer.
So, thank you for sticking with me. I really hope I wasn’t a bad influence. Don’t let me be your excuse! 
Anyway, it’s starting to feel like spring here. My winter pounds remain, my body fat percentage is up, and I feel better when I consume less fat, even the good kind. Therefore, I’m recommitting to 10% fat. Starting today.
So what are your calorie goals? The last good pre-agribiz lobbyist data I saw was for mature adults to consume approx. 75% carb calories, 15% fat cals and no more than 10% protein cals. Based on that data you’re right on target.
I aim for 20% protein, which my records show I’ve nearly hit over the same last quarter. My fat fluctuates between 10-15% depending on the season, my moods, etc.. The rest comes from healthy carbs and a daily glass of vino (red) or craft beer. Calorie goal for now? 2000.
So are you trying to go up to 2000 cals or down to 2000?
And this will sound weird, since the meatie types run 30+% protein cals, but why so high on the protein? Or are you trying to get down to 20%?
Depends when you ask the questions?
And you?
LOL
I keep pretty close to 2000cals, prolly need to drop a hundred or so (getting older does that to you). You already know my target numbers, the only one I have ‘trouble’ with is protein. I’m usually closer to 15% than 10%, if I was really worried about it I could always eat a bag of veganly buttered cornstarch ‘-)
Aw, don’t beat yourself up on the 15%… that’s still a reasonable percentage according to the Essy’s, Ornish, McDougall, etc. I think it’s somewhat normal to be a bit higher during Winter on the fat calories.
Also, best wishes for your major life transition… sorry to read that you were laid-off, but admire your determination and preserverence in pursuing other independent options (especially those in line with your dietary lifestyle efforts).
Best wishes for success… Mark