Carbs...

hlinkous83
hlinkous83 Posts: 30
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How many carbs do YOU eat per day?
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  • traviswise71
    traviswise71 Posts: 4
    Way to many according to my tracker. My diet is currently 80% Carbs. Wow! I had no idea. Time to modify.
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    ~10%
    You aren't going to get any sort of consensus. It's much more likely you'll see a fight about how many carbs people should be eating, according to other people.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Depends... right now, ~125g per day. Generally, closer to 180. Sometimes as high as 300.
  • 43932452
    43932452 Posts: 7,246 Member
    I strive for ↓ 30%. Some days I get as low as 80, others 120. I did try
    to eat under 70 and failed badly. Now I just try to cycle between
    the numbers I mentioned. I do lose better when eating far less carbs
    but I'm IR, so there's that.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I try and get between 50g - 150g...mostly around the 100g mark.
  • PhattiPhat
    PhattiPhat Posts: 349 Member
    My ticker says 294 but very rarely do I exceed that, especially when I'm eating more protein for the day. Have tried lowering the carbs and it makes me cranky and miserable so I leave it.
  • InstantKarma24
    InstantKarma24 Posts: 27 Member
    Weekdays I aim for under 100. Weekends, I just try to keep it under the MFP recommendation.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    At least 200g/day. I try to run/cycle 5-6 days per week, and 2-3 of those days are doubles. All the carbs still fit within my ~2K/day calorie goal. I eat lots of naked whole grain pasta, Flat-Outs, bagel thins, Goldfish crackers, donut holes, and Special K Protein cereal. When I'm loading for a marathon or similar event, I'll up the carbs to about 450-500 (harder than it sounds) to the point where I am bursting at the seams with energy the next day. Carbs aren't bad unless you're a diabetic - otherwise, IIFYM :smile:
  • chubaway
    chubaway Posts: 1,645 Member
    I try to keep my carbs as low as I can, but . . .

    I have oatmeal in the morning. I eat two different fruits a day. Almost every day I eat a carrot, raw broccoli, cauliflower, beans, etc. I eat no sugary sweets, and very little bread, crackers, chips, etc. About two days a week I eat potatoes to up my potassium.

    Yet I hoover about 50-60% carbs. I would rather it was closer to 40%
  • Wilbur_NOLA
    Wilbur_NOLA Posts: 120 Member
    190 carbs per day on my cut (1900 cals)
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Usually between 200-230 grams per day...more if I have a long run or spend several hours landscaping the yard. I workout pretty hard and sometimes don't feel like my 200-230 is enough...
  • 123bree1997
    123bree1997 Posts: 15
    Lots of fruit and vegetables carbs! No processed carbs.
  • ahmadfahmy
    ahmadfahmy Posts: 214 Member
    How many carbs do YOU eat per day?

    rest days ~100, workout days ~300+
  • LAW_714
    LAW_714 Posts: 258
    I try for below 100g.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Depends what I'm doing that day - highest number I've seen is 674g but that was to fuel a very long cycle ride.
  • thinklivebefree
    thinklivebefree Posts: 328 Member
    50
  • xxmzangel
    xxmzangel Posts: 119 Member
    20 or less, or 5% of my calories if I don't exercise.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member

    Yet I hoover about 50-60% carbs. I would rather it was closer to 40%

    I can hoover carbs like nobody's business! :laugh:
  • whitesmokes
    whitesmokes Posts: 12 Member
    <5% of my intake is carbs. I range from 15g-25g a day. Having such a low ceiling for carbs makes it really easy to deny food when offered or attending social feedings.
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    My diary is open.
  • martingilbert104
    martingilbert104 Posts: 7
    40% carbs (250g)
  • JisatsuHoshi
    JisatsuHoshi Posts: 421 Member
    25g or less
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    Varies, I've had a 100g day this week and a 250g, as long as my day has a decent amount of protein and a decent energy gap in it I'm good.
  • Isakizza
    Isakizza Posts: 754 Member
    Roughly about 150-180g

    Marcos set at 40/40/20

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  • jakesfitness
    jakesfitness Posts: 123 Member
    ~10%
    You aren't going to get any sort of consensus. It's much more likely you'll see a fight about how many carbs people should be eating, according to other people.


    true story... i usually am around 40% when bulking and %30 when cutting... this is only if im in a heavy lifting phase... cardio phases in at 40%.
  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    Still playing with the totals for weight loss. The Dr. said to stay under 100, this week I am trying to stay around 50, and will see how it goes. I am diabetic so the carbs are a major factor for me.
  • martingilbert104
    martingilbert104 Posts: 7
    Some really low carb values getting put on here. Low carb dieting is a complete myth.
  • SarahSmilesCA
    SarahSmilesCA Posts: 261 Member
    I try and get between 50g - 150g...mostly around the 100g mark.

    Yep this has been about ideal for me. However know I work out 5 times a week for at least an hour to an hour half every day...days I don't work out I keep my carbs at about 75.

    If I eat less carbs I feel weak and if I eat more I feel sugar doped...and unable to work out well.

    No one overweight needs a lot of carbs...the energy is sitting on your body, use it, that is my belief. Also regardless of the carb addicts here who say eat all you want it is no big deal, if you are seriously over weight and you do excessive junk carbs you are on your way to metabolic resistance (pre-diabetes and type 2), just about every doctor out there will confirm this and tell you to reduce your carbs.
  • martingilbert104
    martingilbert104 Posts: 7
    That's a really good macro split. :-)
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    Some really low carb values getting put on here. Low carb dieting is a complete myth.


    you a doctor now? are you aware of what goes on in my pre-menopausal body? didn't think so...

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