[Dana113]

Hey Arioch, my ratio is 60/30/10 fat/protein/carbs and that is what works best for me. If I ate the carbs that you did, I would be passed out on the floor with low blood sugar and fatter than hell. Your diet works for you, though, and that is what you should stick with. This is what works wonderfully well for me. The nice thing about your diet is that you don't eat junk food.

[Arioch7]

My... I must say that I am stunned by the ratio but hey, I am not judgemental.

I have been slacking in my diet but I would describe it as way too much food of every stripe. Pizza's, pasta and beer. I know its not good but I like a steak as much as the next person. :D

I did mention that my fat intake was to low when I was doing heavy lifting and I had some problems but I never got up to 60%. When I am running, and training for martial arts while doing moderate weight lifting, I have to have carbs.

I also mentioned that all THREE macronutrients are important and although I disagree with your diet, it is good to know that you are not getting to much protein. The body can only handle so much at one time, which is why strength athletes eat 5-6 times a day. It allows people such as myself to get enough protein without overindulging.

If I might enquire further, what sources of food are you getting your fat from? I like nuts and olive oil for my fat sources but I have to admit, I do not know what the Atkins diet suggests for fat sources.