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How many carbs a day?!

alexg94
alexg94 Posts: 44
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I've been reading a lot about how eating less carbs can do more for you but what is the maximum amount of carbs a day should you be getting. MFP says I should eat about 280 carbs but I average about 170. Is that too high?

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  • sf08003
    sf08003 Posts: 30
    I could give you a scientific answer, but the long and short of it is, the recommendations are fairly specific. Nothing, however, is written in stone. A lot depends on nutrition, and variety of foods too. I suggest you try things your way for a while. if you don't get the results you are hoping for, try it MFP's way. Good luck!
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    If they are good carbs, and you are eating enough protein, then that should be good. If it works keep doing it. If it doesn't than change it.
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    I was always over on my protein so I lowered my carbs to 45% which upped my Protein. Now It works for me. You need to switch things around to see what works best for the way you eat.
  • TheBraveryLover
    TheBraveryLover Posts: 1,217 Member
    Although I've been a bad girl today (hey, the sundae was calling my name!) I *usually* do 100 grams a day or less and that has been sustainable for the most part.
  • GaveUp
    GaveUp Posts: 308
    I have been trying to eat 100 a day. All good carbs no breads, pastas, wheat. I also like to change it up too and eat 100 - 150 sometimes. I never eat what is recommended though.

    I guess if you are eating all fruits and veggies you would be fine to eat what they say.

    Check this out.
    http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-primal-carbohydrate-continuum/
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