Going over carbs and not getting enough calories

kimny72

OP, if you want to do low carb, most people who do low carb eat high fat. There are Low Carb groups somewhere on the MFP forums that might be able to give you a better idea of what a typical day looks like. Low carb works great for some people, because it makes it easier for them to hit their calorie goal.

Having said that, low-carb is not necessary to lose weight. You can lose weight eating any food, as long as you hit your calorie goal. The trick is finding a way of eating that is convenient and keeps you satisfied at the correct amount of calories. For me it's pretty balanced macros - I don't do well on low or high anything

And as someone else mentioned, 2 lbs per week is pretty aggressive, especially if you are limited on exercise. Change to 1 lb per week to give yourself a little more wiggle room. Good luck!