How much is considered to be low carb?

CCleCombe
CCleCombe Posts: 3
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi guys! I'm considering switching to a low carb diet, but I'm not really 100% sure how many carbs I should be eating at most on this kind of diet. Most recently, I've been eating around 100-120 of carbs a day according to MFP, but am unsure whether this would be considered to be low carb or not.

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  • butlersoft
    butlersoft Posts: 219 Member
    Anything less than 100g per day is considered low.

    Below 50g prolonged would likely put you into ketosis.
  • butlersoft
    butlersoft Posts: 219 Member
    Why do you want a low carb diet though ??

    Reducing carbs alone isn't the silver bullet to weight-loss; it's all about calorie deficit.....

    I'm doing it to try to get more satiety from protein and fat. I'm still having carbs ... but getting them from fruit and veg and am limiting refined starchy carbs for the most part.

    Note - I am "limiting" but not cutting out completely!
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,295 Member
    For study purposes anything under the RDA would be considered low carb.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    do you have a carb sensitivity? What are your goals? Why do you think that low carb will help you meet those goals?
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    about 100g is considered low.

    What is you overall goal - is it quick weight loss or a total eating style change?

    If you need some additional information regards low carb food then try www.marksdailyapple.com, or there is a primal group which will probably steer you in the right direction.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    about 100g is considered low.

    What is you overall goal - is it quick weight loss or a total eating style change?

    If you need some additional information regards low carb food then try www.marksdailyapple.com, or there is a primal group which will probably steer you in the right direction.


    Is it 100g to be low carb or 100 net grams?
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    about 100g is considered low.

    What is you overall goal - is it quick weight loss or a total eating style change?

    If you need some additional information regards low carb food then try www.marksdailyapple.com, or there is a primal group which will probably steer you in the right direction.


    Is it 100g to be low carb or 100 net grams?

    I personally look at total carbs, which obviously includes fibre. I'm not sure it matters too much unless you are trying to go really low carb (probably matters more for things like Atkins induction period).

    It's probably something each individual will have to experiment with to find what works for them.
  • kittyneutron
    kittyneutron Posts: 160 Member
    Keeping under 100 carbs is good. Keeping under 50 is great. Keeping under 20 is awesome but requires dedication, and will most likely put you into ketosis.

    To learn more about ketosis I can wholeheartedly recommend this site:

    http://josepharcita.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/guide-to-ketosis.html

    No matter what you decide, I personally believe that everyone can benefit from reducing carb intake on a daily basis. Good luck!
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    about 100g is considered low.

    What is you overall goal - is it quick weight loss or a total eating style change?

    If you need some additional information regards low carb food then try www.marksdailyapple.com, or there is a primal group which will probably steer you in the right direction.


    Is it 100g to be low carb or 100 net grams?

    I personally look at total carbs, which obviously includes fibre. I'm not sure it matters too much unless you are trying to go really low carb (probably matters more for things like Atkins induction period).

    It's probably something each individual will have to experiment with to find what works for them.

    True. I believe we need to understand the OP's goals before we can make a recommendation on a path. Unless she only cares about knowing what the threshold is to be considered "low carb"
  • DblChinz
    DblChinz Posts: 31 Member
    Why do you want a low carb diet though ??

    Reducing carbs alone isn't the silver bullet to weight-loss; it's all about calorie deficit.....

    I'm doing it to try to get more satiety from protein and fat. I'm still having carbs ... but getting them from fruit and veg and am limiting refined starchy carbs for the most part.

    Note - I am "limiting" but not cutting out completely!

    I lowered my carbs to under 140 per day and I did it to help with my cravings. During that time I did lose weight due to the calorie deficit b/c eating more protein kept me full longer. but my stomach began having serious issues trying to digest all of the protein so I had to eat regular. it does work though with cravings and I do agree with the above statement
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    Why do you want a low carb diet though ??

    Reducing carbs alone isn't the silver bullet to weight-loss; it's all about calorie deficit.....

    I'm doing it to try to get more satiety from protein and fat. I'm still having carbs ... but getting them from fruit and veg and am limiting refined starchy carbs for the most part.

    Note - I am "limiting" but not cutting out completely!

    I lowered my carbs to under 140 per day and I did it to help with my cravings. During that time I did lose weight due to the calorie deficit b/c eating more protein kept me full longer. but my stomach began having serious issues trying to digest all of the protein so I had to eat regular. it does work though with cravings and I do agree with the above statement

    If you like low carb and struggle with high amounts of protein, you could consider low carb, moderate protein and high fat. You get the same satiety effect as high protein but without the gas and stuff.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    about 100g is considered low.

    What is you overall goal - is it quick weight loss or a total eating style change?

    If you need some additional information regards low carb food then try www.marksdailyapple.com, or there is a primal group which will probably steer you in the right direction.


    Is it 100g to be low carb or 100 net grams?

    I personally look at total carbs, which obviously includes fibre. I'm not sure it matters too much unless you are trying to go really low carb (probably matters more for things like Atkins induction period).

    It's probably something each individual will have to experiment with to find what works for them.

    True. I believe we need to understand the OP's goals before we can make a recommendation on a path. Unless she only cares about knowing what the threshold is to be considered "low carb"

    Over to you OP!
  • CCleCombe
    CCleCombe Posts: 3
    That's basically my intention. I'm cutting out breads, pastas etc and getting most of my carb intake from fruits and veggies!
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    That's basically my intention. I'm cutting out breads, pastas etc and getting most of my carb intake from fruits and veggies!

    yes, but the question is why?

    Do you have carb sensitivity?

    Do you think that low carb is the secret to weight loss?

    Do you binge on those foods?

    At the end of the day, do what you want to ..I am just curious as to the reason to cut all those foods out.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    That's basically my intention. I'm cutting out breads, pastas etc and getting most of my carb intake from fruits and veggies!

    Sounds like a good idea.

    The main thing is to get enough protein 0.7 - 1g of protein per lb of lean mass (depending on energy levels - the more out put the nearer to the 1g mark).

    Then what you no longer eat in carbs eat from healthy fats Saturated, mono saturated, poly unsaturated. Just steer clear of man made trans fats.

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