Carbs per day

sannsk

Go to http://www.acaloriecounter.com/diet/how-many-carbs-per-day/ This breaks it down pretty good. It also debunks the myths surrounding carbs.

Thanks for that website! it's enlightening, but the numbers it gives me are higher than MFP.
According to MFP, I should eat 1380 cal / day (non-exercise days), but acaloriecounter.com says I should eat around 1493 cals / day ( using the calorie maintenance level calculated by the Harris-Benedict Equation minus 20%).

Help! 1380 vs. 1493 is a big difference to me!
What do you follow, and what do you feel is correct?

tigersword

They're both "correct" as they both use different concepts. MFP gives you calories to eat based on no exercise, and expects you to eat back any extra calories you burn from exercising. Using the TDEE - 20% method builds exercise into your daily goal. That's why MFP's base goal is lower.

sannsk

They're both "correct" as they both use different concepts. MFP gives you calories to eat based on no exercise, and expects you to eat back any extra calories you burn from exercising. Using the TDEE - 20% method builds exercise into your daily goal. That's why MFP's base goal is lower.

Yeah, but I've entered 'sedentary' as my activity level. Same as on MFP, so shouldn't it come at the same number then? Sorry, confused here

recee96

I usually eat 100-150. I used to be wayyyy over 200, which was because of refined carbs. I thought a 100 calorie pack of cookies wouldn't hurt bc of the low calories. Big mistake. I see why my weightloss was stalled and I stayed bloated all of the time. Now, I'm more mindful of eating better carbs/grains on a daily basis.

bluebird321

B, six days out of the week.

jess7386

b-c, i try to stick right around 100 a day.

Christine1110

I try and keep mine lower with natural carbs...only from fruits, & veggies well and wasa cracker. I eat mostly protein, & veggies now.
I stay away from breads, and pasta.

deb3129

E, almost every day. Carbs are defintely not the enemy.

MonicaLee92

Usually D

amonkey794

They're both "correct" as they both use different concepts. MFP gives you calories to eat based on no exercise, and expects you to eat back any extra calories you burn from exercising. Using the TDEE - 20% method builds exercise into your daily goal. That's why MFP's base goal is lower.

Yeah, but I've entered 'sedentary' as my activity level. Same as on MFP, so shouldn't it come at the same number then? Sorry, confused here

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I highly doubt you are sedentary unless you have some disability. . .I would raise that up. and personally, both of those seemed a bit low. I only weigh 105 lbs and maintenance is close to 2000 for me, so I am sure you can eat more than that to lose

MikeyD1280

E to if there was an F.

I need my energy :drinker:

msbeeblebrox

It's between C and D, depending on my exercise for the day. I used to eat less than 100 grams, but then I increased my running mileage - and now have increased calories in general. I try to make sure I get 100 grams of protein each day before I start stuffing my face with carbs.

Crochetluvr

Being diabetic, I am a B.

JLgettinghealthy

B! i am trying to eat less bread and sugar, but I still eat carbs because i'm consuming lots of fruits and veggies. i average about 80-90 a day.

Kat5343

A. My carbs come from green veggies only. Not a sacrifice really because I am not a big white rice, white bread, or pasta fan. Don't really feel like I am giving anything up.

MyM0wM0w

I try to stay between 135 and 140 per day. I also allow myself half my fiber back again in carbs. So if I had 20 grams of fiber I will up my daily limit to 145-150. I also try to spread it evenly to 5 or 6 'meals' per day so it keeps my BS steady.

Deanna_garnermommy

C !! I run 20-30 miles per week, i need my GOOD carbs! I only eat ezekiel and sprouted grain cereal, fruit, veggies and sweet potato.. and wasa rye crackers nom nom nom

AngelaH10

My nutritionist suggests 30-45 carbs between breakfast, lunch, and dinner; 15-20 carbs for snacks, and to stay between 3-5 g of fat for both snacks and meals. :bigsmile: Good luck!

sannsk

They're both "correct" as they both use different concepts. MFP gives you calories to eat based on no exercise, and expects you to eat back any extra calories you burn from exercising. Using the TDEE - 20% method builds exercise into your daily goal. That's why MFP's base goal is lower.

Yeah, but I've entered 'sedentary' as my activity level. Same as on MFP, so shouldn't it come at the same number then? Sorry, confused here

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I highly doubt you are sedentary unless you have some disability. . .I would raise that up. and personally, both of those seemed a bit low. I only weigh 105 lbs and maintenance is close to 2000 for me, so I am sure you can eat more than that to lose

I entered 'sedentary' because I have a desk job, so I sit in front of a computer all day. When I exercise, I just add up the calories I've burned. But I can see where that is not a good approach :-/

And plus: how do I know the difference between lightly active ( TDEE 2139) and moderatly active (TDEE 2411) :-/ I go to a gym 2/3 times a week, each time burning 400/600 cals.

I kinda got used to eating 1380 cals a day. Should I push that up? I usually toach my goal for good fats, but am no where near my protein goal :-D

fugaj01

C and sometimes B.