Carbohydrate nightmare

shoust59
shoust59 Posts: 9 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I am aiming to eat ~1400 calories per day. Does it matter if these calories are made up of a lot of carbohydrates like bread, or even things like cheese as long as I don't go over the calorie limit? Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

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  • 10manda86
    10manda86 Posts: 229 Member
    if you are eating breads and pastas you will hit your 1400 calorie goal quickly and you ill be hungry... you need protein as well :D
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    I am aiming to eat ~1400 calories per day. Does it matter if these calories are made up of a lot of carbohydrates like bread, or even things like cheese as long as I don't go over the calorie limit? Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

    While it doesn't matter for weight loss, a healthy balance of carbs, fat and protein is best for getting all the nutrients you need. Also protein and resistance training will help you keep your lbm and lose more fat.

    read this

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
    Some will argue a "calorie is a calorie" and others will say the type of calorie matters.

    Ultimately I find that when I eat a lot of "empty" calories like bread, chips, etc. I find I am more hungry. When I eat more nutrient dense calories (protein rich foods, for instance - that are higher in calories and fat) I stay satisfied longer and am not looking to gnaw on everything in sight.

    It all boils down to a balance. I prefer to eat more "nutrient dense" calories because I feel better in the long run - I have the nutrition and energy I need. I save the empty calories for treats.

    I hardly eat ANY bread because in my opinion, the amount of calories for the satisfaction isn't worth it. Unless it's garlic bread oozing with butter. ;)
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Nothing wrong with carbs
  • shoust59
    shoust59 Posts: 9 Member
    Thank you you've all been really helpful!
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  • caitconquersweight
    caitconquersweight Posts: 316 Member
    I pretty much guarantee you're going to be hungrier if you eat mostly simple carbs. I LOVE bread and pasta, but even though they fill me up in the short term, I'm hungry again an hour or two later. I've found that eating fat and protein along with the carbs helps tremendously.
  • shoust59
    shoust59 Posts: 9 Member
    Thank you! I have been drinking only water for a few months - not only has it cut out empty calories that don't fill me up, it has also really made my skin look way more healthy!
  • rebeccaplatt21
    rebeccaplatt21 Posts: 175
    Some will argue a "calorie is a calorie" and others will say the type of calorie matters.

    Ultimately I find that when I eat a lot of "empty" calories like bread, chips, etc. I find I am more hungry. When I eat more nutrient dense calories (protein rich foods, for instance - that are higher in calories and fat) I stay satisfied longer and am not looking to gnaw on everything in sight.

    It all boils down to a balance. I prefer to eat more "nutrient dense" calories because I feel better in the long run - I have the nutrition and energy I need. I save the empty calories for treats.


    this ^^ for me too!

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