[bamazav]

Poppypixie - Welcome. While I am relatively new here, I have been on the TNT/NROL training since November of 2007. I follow a low carb, high protein (at least 1 g per body pound) and higher fat diet plan. The problem I have found with low fat product is to make them taste edible after they removed the fat they have to add sugars.

Looking at what you posted about your diet you seem more of a grainatarian (my word) than a vegetarian. The grains, carrots and potatoes are bumping your carbs up. You need to increase your protein intake, it is thermogenic (meaning it is harder to burn off than carbs, making it great for fat loss). I am by no means a nutritionist, but I do know that 50% + is too high for carbs. Work on getting green veggies into your diet. I would also make use of some of the good fats, olive oil, avocado, etc... and increase your fats a bit. That is my two cents worth, for what it is worth.