Q: Are the carbs on the meal plans listed on this including fiber or not? I have been tryin gto follow the carb/fat/protein ratios to the tee. The gym I use offers a website where you can plug in everything you eat and trak carbs and and so on. i have noticed that my protein is a little higher than you have listed but the calories are roughly the same. it has been really helpful because I found out I was eating too many carbs and very little fats. So I have added olive oil and dry roasted nuts to the mix. Thanks for your help!

A: Yes, the carbs in my sample plans include fiber, but I wouldn't worry about being so precise that you need to count fiber versus rest of carbs. The 40/30/30 (for fat loss) or 30/40/30 (for muscle gain) protein/carbs/fats breakdown is meant to be a rough guide, not an exact prescription. So plus or minus 5% or even a bit more in any of those figures is perfectly acceptable. But good job detecting that lack of fats in your diet and adding in olive oil and nuts!