Carbs driving me crazy!!

bcattoes

Seriously?!? 294 carbs in one day. That's what was recommended to me yesterday. I had veggies (cauliflower, peas, carrots, celery, onions) Sun Chips, brown rice, granola bar, cottage cheese, other stuff and it's only 61 %. WTF? That can't be right!

luckygrrrl

That's a lot of carbs!!! mine only recommends 120?

♥xenawarriorprincess♥

you could just eat less carbs...I try not to eat all my alotted carbs either

beccarockslife

My daily goal before exercise is 215 and I rarely hit it but as long as you aren't short on energy I wouldn't worry about it.

Fruit that is sweet is a good source though, apples, pears, etc.

bcattoes

you could just eat less carbs...I try not to eat all my alotted carbs either

Apparently I need to eat a lot MORE carbs, not less. But geez, other than candy I don't know what else to eat to get that many carbs.

hdroddy

I never eat all my carbs. Usually somewhere around 100. Just go with how you feel. If I eat too many, I feel bloated and loggy. If I don't eat enough, I feel tired and lack energy for my workouts.

KeyMasterOfGozer

You can adjust the percentage of carbs/protein/fat that is recommended in
"My Home"->Goals-> "Change Goals" button at bottom -> "Custom" radio button -> Continue button

Right at the top, you can adjust your percentages as needed. I think the default is USDA recommended, but I think that is hugely skewed towards too many carbs. I set mine at 20/50/30.

You need some carbs, but you will find it easier to lose weight with less.

bcattoes

You can adjust the percentage of carbs/protein/fat that is recommended in
"My Home"->Goals-> "Change Goals" button at bottom -> "Custom" radio button -> Continue button

Right at the top, you can adjust your percentages as needed. I think the default is USDA recommended, but I think that is hugely skewed towards too many carbs. I set mine at 20/50/30.

You need some carbs, but you will find it easier to lose weight with less.

Yeah, I know I can adjust it, but if I have to adjust it then why am I using a flawed tool. I do just enough strength training to firm things I like to be firm. I don't pump iron, or kettle balls (whatever that is) or do weight machines or any of that stuff. RIght now I am still losing slowly, but I met my original goal so I guess eating less carbs does help since I'm apparently eating too few!

KeyMasterOfGozer

Yeah, I know I can adjust it, but if I have to adjust it then why am I using a flawed tool. I do just enough strength training to firm things I like to be firm. I don't pump iron, or kettle balls (whatever that is) or do weight machines or any of that stuff. RIght now I am still losing slowly, but I met my original goal so I guess eating less carbs does help since I'm apparently eating too few!

You are not using a flawed tool. The tool's defaults are set to what the federal government recommends for a healthy diet. The tool is adjustable for the particular user if the user has other ideas about these things. Far from flawed, this makes it a powerful tool. You can feel free to disagree with what the government recommends (I do). This tool lets you choose.

Qarol

Yeah, I know I can adjust it, but if I have to adjust it then why am I using a flawed tool.

You are not using a flawed tool. The tool's defaults are set to what the federal government recommends for a healthy diet. The tool is adjustable for the particular user if the user has other ideas about these things. Far from flawed, this makes it a powerful tool. You can feel free to disagree with what the government recommends (I do). This tool lets you choose.

This...the flaw would be if you couldn't adjust the numbers.

knittnponder

I just changed my settings to reflect the carbs I want to eat (under 100 a day).

bcattoes

You are not using a flawed tool. The tool's defaults are set to what the federal government recommends for a healthy diet. The tool is adjustable for the particular user if the user has other ideas about these things. Far from flawed, this makes it a powerful tool. You can feel free to disagree with what the government recommends (I do). This tool lets you choose.

Why would my goal not be for a healthy diet? I have found no information that that govt. recommendations are wrong.

bcattoes

I just changed my settings to reflect the carbs I want to eat (under 100 a day).

But I actually want to eat the govt. recommendations. I know how they are set and I believe they are pretty correct. I am a pretty average person. Average height, average frame, desk job, moderate exercise. I'm exactly who they set those recommendations for.

beccarockslife

but if you have to eat beyond your appetite then you are going against govt recommendations to.

servilia

You are trying to lose weight right? So maybe the gov recommendations aren't that useful. 294 is a lot for a non athlete. If you really want to up it, eat some pasta or bread. Just don't be surprised if the weight doesn't come off.

TK421NotAtPost

Seriously?!? 294 carbs in one day. That's what was recommended to me yesterday. I had veggies (cauliflower, peas, carrots, celery, onions) Sun Chips, brown rice, granola bar, cottage cheese, other stuff and it's only 61 %. WTF? That can't be right!

I think your carb settings are OK. The day you are referencing is a day in which you added 727 calories to your daily target level because of an activity you entered. On a day that you do that kind of calorie burn, I think consuming 294 carbs would actually be a good idea. But as experience is showing you, it probably will not be easy.... BTW, a bagel has 70 grams of carbs and are a very good tool for people who "carb-load". Might come in handy for you in the future if you ever have trouble getting in your carbs. I can down two of them in the blink of an eye.