Calling All Low Carbers

CharliePellegrino

40/30/30 <carbs/protein/fat> I'm trying to tweak it... I have a hard time losing when I eat carbs. But, I don't want to give them up completely. I have a very physically active job and I also walk a lot, so I need some carbs. I crave potatoes and pasta, although I don't usually eat much of them. I try to get my carbs from veggies and fruit.

Gramps251

It seems most low carb people don't open their diaries to the public. Only a couple in this thread.

I was looking at this option and found if I eliminated grain and fruit it could do it but will stick with what I'm doing for now.

My diary has been open to everyone since the day I started MFP. Most of my low carb/primal/paleo friends have open diaries to friends. I think many people eating SAD don't have their diaries open, which is funny when they post the "Help, I can't lose weight" threads. The reason many of us hide our diaries is because we get sick of the comments calling our healthy way of eating a "fad" and "dangerous". Our good health proves differently. I don't eat many carbs but I also eat more vegetable than the Standard American Diet and can usually be under 40g of carb, or 25g if fibre is deducted. It's very healthy for me to eat this way.

Yes, I just looked at yours. The carabou dish caught my eye.

Thanks for sharing.

Meadows18

55%F; 30%P; 15%C

tryinghard71

I aim for 1g protein per pound, 25% calories from good fat, and the rest in carbs. So, not much left for carbs, which is a good thing.

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Same here. I don't worry about carbs. I worry about protein. As long as I am getting a lot of protein and stay in my calorie limit then I don't worry.

jeleclekat

It seems most low carb people don't open their diaries to the public. Only a couple in this thread.

I was looking at this option and found if I eliminated grain and fruit it could do it but will stick with what I'm doing for now.

I try to stay low carb and my diary is open. I was on and off low carb over so many years, it's a habit. It's hard for me to keep my calorie count where MFP has it, I always eat under the limit. Carbs, too.

audreanna76

40/30/30

GenesisandEden

bump

chachanumber1

This is really awesome if you're interested in net carbs...just a few minutes of configuration and MFP does it automatically. Changed my life!

http://cavemanketo.com/configuring-mfp/

SuffolkSally

40/30/30 - and i'm rarely anywhere near my carb allowance. I just try to get my protein to as near or over 100g as I can, and at least 20g fibre, plus getting in 5 portions of veg/fruit per day. The rest seems to sort itself out.

xepicjoshx

Im on a Ketogenic diet, I set my carbs at 5%, in other words 70(fat)/25(protein)/5g(carbs). The fat is a little higher than most keto diets but because I don't want to exceed the amount of daily protein I need this is where i set it. BTW for net carbs just take your carb intake and subtract fiber.

Danied13

40/30/30 f/p/c although I never eat the 30% carbs allotted.

How do you achieve such low carbs? I've only recently found my macros, and mine is around 35%, or 116g per day.
I usually eat filling foods like rice, and I have vegetables and whatnot. Excluding processed snacks, I feel like I still easily managed to go over that set amount.

What are you eating? Lol!

I don't eat any grains. It's actually pretty hard to eat a lot of carbs without them. Most of my carbs come from vegetables, then fruit, and some starchy veggies (like sweet potatoes) when I'm feeling fancy :-)

Btw, I don't think 116g/day is very high. I just keep mine under 100g/day to stay in a nice weight loss zone. Maybe you could try a smaller portion or rice or subbing it for some vegetables to decrease your numbers.

It's probably a good idea to cut my rice and substitute in some veggies. But then I need to figure out how to reach my calorie goals. This is going to take some tinkering! C:

Easy: increase your healthy fats. Don't be afraid of fat, it is necessary and good for our bodies. The low fat insanity since the 1980s sure hasn't helped everyone get healthier imo.

^^^^Exactly :-)

EgglessKeto

I recently started keto - set to 65%fat 30%protein 5%carbs - recommended 20g or less of carbs
My gross carbs are over that, but I'm getting my carbs from high fibre foods so my net carbs are really low.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Fat 55% / Protein 30% / Carbs 15%

Carbs come from vegetables and may hit 20% if I have a small piece of fruit

TheVimFuego

My macros are 65 fat, 25 protein, and 10 carb. Not only am I losing weight, my health issues have vanished. I feel awesome!

Yup, pretty much me too.

I like to hit at LEAST 65% Fat, the more fat I eat the more fat I lose. Saturated too, lovely.

And I keep the salt and water intake up.

People tend to hit a wall on the Low Carb because they don't get the fat up, it's a psychological thing given what we have been told but necessary.

JaceyMarieS

20% carbs
30% protein
50% fat

and my diary is open

jzammetti

seriously! i have so much trouble not eating a butt load of carbs. i just don't know how to stop.

I feel the same way! I would like to try eating lower carbs, But its the first thing i crave!

You crave them because of what they do to your body - eating them makes you want more. If you force yourself to beat the carb addiction, as I call it, the cravings will go away in less than 2 weeks.

jzammetti

20% carbs
30% protein
50% fat

and my diary is open

My macros are 15% carbs, 50% fats, and 35% protein. This works best for me or losing...I can increase to 25% carbs (veggies and fruits only) to maintain weight.

maremare312

10% carb, 30% protein, 60% fat. But I've been changing it around, from between and 5 and 15% and I think 10 is good for me.

vegas711

45P/35C/20F is the goal. While staying under daily calories

MizCJ84

I have mine set at 5% carbs, 70% fat, and 20% protein. I'm trying to reach ketosis and stay in it for a while.

MizCJ84

My macros are 65 fat, 25 protein, and 10 carb. Not only am I losing weight, my health issues have vanished. I feel awesome!

^^^^100% with you on this!