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I’m the worst

activities1
activities1 Posts: 3,475 Member
edited February 8 in Social Groups
If you asked me is 10g of sugar, 10 carbs etc are high or low I wouldn’t have a clue.

I’m really interested in doing low carb maybe even keto but no idea what guidelines to go off of. If there’s no no’s or what.

I have a sugar addiction which makes it a daily battle with weight. I for years have counted calories and lost 40 lbs 3 years ago and have maintained and only gained back about 6 lbs of it. But I want to lose another 15-20 lbs and create a better and more reasonable diet change.

Any tips on how I can get a numbers guide on where to stay? Is it based on weight? What you did being completely “green” going into low carb?

Thank you

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  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,041 Member
    It depends on what your goals are. "Low carb" is anywhere below about 120-150g.
    Keto is below 50g carbs. If you decide keto is your jam, I recommend the Reddit R/Keto's FAQ. (Just google it.)

    Check out our LaunchPad. It's a resource library of FAQs, links, and old thread on particular topics.
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10103966/start-here-the-lcd-launch-pad#latest

    I recommend checking out the FAQs to start (http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10348406/faqs-and-general-lc-info?new=1). Then poke around LC Programs and Open Threads.

    And of course once you read those and then know what other specifics you want to ask, we're here for you.

    Welcome!
  • BestHolly3
    BestHolly3 Posts: 16 Member
    First off, you really are in no way the worst, so don't say such things. I sent you a friend request. I have an open diary. I don't do keto (I allow myself pizza or pasta if I want it which ketosis is pretty finicky) i whT I consider to be a lower carb diet.

    Atkins (keto before keto called keto) hS tons of great recipes. Feel free to message me if u nees!
  • Genivive
    Genivive Posts: 1 Member
    Wow, if you have maintained a 40 pound weight loss for that long, I say you are amazing! I have lost about 35 pounds on Keto/Low carb. I only hope I can maintain my loss as well as you have.
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