How many carbs do you eat per day?
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203 is what I'm suppose to eat.
Would love to meet that. Still working on meeting macros.0 -
this thread is from almost exactly a year ago ..LOL
just remember carbs do not make you lose weight, eating less than you burn does…
What this guy said ^^
In a steady caloric deficit, carbs don't matter at all. It's the deficit that matters. If you're regularly consuming less calories than you expend, you will lose weight even if you've eaten all junk food. Of course that's not the healthiest thing to do, but this thread is about losing weight.
Calories are a measurement of energy. Your body can't store fat when it's using 100% of the calories (energy) you eat and then going to backup stores for the remaining energy it needs. If you put gas in your car and drive til empty, the gas is gone. It doesn't matter how good or bad the gas was. It's gone.0 -
Only when protein is held constant. This statement is a disclaimer because comparing low carb with low fat the low carb does have a TEF advantage.this thread is from almost exactly a year ago ..LOL
just remember carbs do not make you lose weight, eating less than you burn does…
What this guy said ^^
In a steady caloric deficit, carbs don't matter at all. It's the deficit that matters. If you're regularly consuming less calories than you expend, you will lose weight even if you've eaten all junk food. Of course that's not the healthiest thing to do, but this thread is about losing weight.
Calories are a measurement of energy. Your body can't store fat when it's using 100% of the calories (energy) you eat and then going to backup stores for the remaining energy it needs. If you put gas in your car and drive til empty, the gas is gone. It doesn't matter how good or bad the gas was. It's gone.0 -
I get as close as I can to the macros MFP sets
I find that my body is happiest that way, but I don't worry about carbs too much, since they mostly come from healthy sources and I track sugar to keep that under control. I'm more concerned with getting enough protein so I don't get really hungry and eat everything in sight, as well as not getting too much fat because it upsets my stomach. 0 -
Only when protein is held constant. This statement is a disclaimer because comparing low carb with low fat the low carb does have a TEF advantage.this thread is from almost exactly a year ago ..LOL
just remember carbs do not make you lose weight, eating less than you burn does…
What this guy said ^^
In a steady caloric deficit, carbs don't matter at all. It's the deficit that matters. If you're regularly consuming less calories than you expend, you will lose weight even if you've eaten all junk food. Of course that's not the healthiest thing to do, but this thread is about losing weight.
Calories are a measurement of energy. Your body can't store fat when it's using 100% of the calories (energy) you eat and then going to backup stores for the remaining energy it needs. If you put gas in your car and drive til empty, the gas is gone. It doesn't matter how good or bad the gas was. It's gone.
I think you meant to say carbs have a higher TEF than fats, correct?0 -
Fat doesn't really effect TEF at all.
Only when protein is held constant. This statement is a disclaimer because comparing low carb with low fat the low carb does have a TEF advantage.this thread is from almost exactly a year ago ..LOL
just remember carbs do not make you lose weight, eating less than you burn does…
What this guy said ^^
In a steady caloric deficit, carbs don't matter at all. It's the deficit that matters. If you're regularly consuming less calories than you expend, you will lose weight even if you've eaten all junk food. Of course that's not the healthiest thing to do, but this thread is about losing weight.
Calories are a measurement of energy. Your body can't store fat when it's using 100% of the calories (energy) you eat and then going to backup stores for the remaining energy it needs. If you put gas in your car and drive til empty, the gas is gone. It doesn't matter how good or bad the gas was. It's gone.
I think you meant to say carbs have a higher TEF than fats, correct?0 -
At appropriate levels of calories, fat, and protein for my current weight/body composition and weight loss/body composition goals, my carbs fall to about 120 per day. When you consider exercise calories, that can drift up to 150-160 or so. That's when I'm fully on-track, of course.
I know this is a common belief, but I really subscribe to the idea that once you've met an appropriate minimum for fats and proteins, you can consume the rest of your calories in whatever macro ratio you like (of course excluding any medical conditions that might dictate a more specific ratio). If consuming 30 carbs per day works for you and is a way of eating that's pleasant and sustainable for you and allows you to meet your weight loss/gain and training goals, go for it. If that level is 300 carbs per day, then go for that.0 -
I'm at the point in my weight loss where I eat whatever I want in small portions.
I don't count cals, I don't weigh or measure food, or any other of that neurotic crap. I exercise regularly, try to eat clean, stop eating when I'm full, and only drink water.
Ironically, when I stopped obsessing over what I was eating, I lost more.
I only have about 10lbs to lose as a short term goal (which I am 3lbs away from). Anything more than that is lovely but I'm not exactly racing to get there.
oh to be 22 and have it all figured out... haha
Why are you laughing?
The poster has it figured out.
The question is why you haven't.
Not sure if srs?
I was referring to the part about counting calories & macros being considered neurotic behavior. Considering people have different goals, making a blanket statement like that is rather ignorant.0 -
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Fat doesn't really effect TEF at all.
Only when protein is held constant. This statement is a disclaimer because comparing low carb with low fat the low carb does have a TEF advantage.this thread is from almost exactly a year ago ..LOL
just remember carbs do not make you lose weight, eating less than you burn does…
What this guy said ^^
In a steady caloric deficit, carbs don't matter at all. It's the deficit that matters. If you're regularly consuming less calories than you expend, you will lose weight even if you've eaten all junk food. Of course that's not the healthiest thing to do, but this thread is about losing weight.
Calories are a measurement of energy. Your body can't store fat when it's using 100% of the calories (energy) you eat and then going to backup stores for the remaining energy it needs. If you put gas in your car and drive til empty, the gas is gone. It doesn't matter how good or bad the gas was. It's gone.
I think you meant to say carbs have a higher TEF than fats, correct?
Can you provide an example using real world macro numbers explaining how a given persons different macro intakes at the same caloric deficit would affect the amount of weight loss due to different TEF's and by exactly how much? I'm asking this because your previous post is unclear.0 -
I eat 10-30 grams of carbs a day from fresh veggies and dried spices. I feel great. Full of energy, waking up earlier, not craving sugar all the time. Except a little dehydrated in the morning. I find I have to slurp down a lot of water and not just my customary 'sweeten up my personality' coffee.
Also, stinky breath and stinky pits. It seems that strong mouthwash, toothpaste, and deodorant are necessities for carnivores.0 -
Happens every day on here. Some of our resident experts are first time losers who've never been in maintenance and are mid 20s.I'm at the point in my weight loss where I eat whatever I want in small portions.
I don't count cals, I don't weigh or measure food, or any other of that neurotic crap. I exercise regularly, try to eat clean, stop eating when I'm full, and only drink water.
Ironically, when I stopped obsessing over what I was eating, I lost more.
I only have about 10lbs to lose as a short term goal (which I am 3lbs away from). Anything more than that is lovely but I'm not exactly racing to get there.
oh to be 22 and have it all figured out... haha0 -
If today goes as planned, I'll end up right around 450g for the day.0
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I eat 10-30 grams of carbs a day from fresh veggies and dried spices. I feel great. Full of energy, waking up earlier, not craving sugar all the time. Except a little dehydrated in the morning. I find I have to slurp down a lot of water and not just my customary 'sweeten up my personality' coffee.
Also, stinky breath and stinky pits. It seems that strong mouthwash, toothpaste, and deodorant are necessities for carnivores.
Wait, huh?
What was the question again?0 -
Happens every day on here. Some of our resident experts are first time losers who've never been in maintenance and are mid 20s.I'm at the point in my weight loss where I eat whatever I want in small portions.
I don't count cals, I don't weigh or measure food, or any other of that neurotic crap. I exercise regularly, try to eat clean, stop eating when I'm full, and only drink water.
Ironically, when I stopped obsessing over what I was eating, I lost more.
I only have about 10lbs to lose as a short term goal (which I am 3lbs away from). Anything more than that is lovely but I'm not exactly racing to get there.
oh to be 22 and have it all figured out... haha
Not everything the 20somethings say is incorrect though.0 -
I eat 10-30 grams of carbs a day from fresh veggies and dried spices. I feel great. Full of energy, waking up earlier, not craving sugar all the time. Except a little dehydrated in the morning. I find I have to slurp down a lot of water and not just my customary 'sweeten up my personality' coffee.
Also, stinky breath and stinky pits. It seems that strong mouthwash, toothpaste, and deodorant are necessities for carnivores.
Wait, huh?
What was the question again?
How many carbs do you eat per day to lose weight. If you don't feel great, you aren't going to lose weight and if you eat crap that makes you overly hungry or crave you won't lose or maintain. Or I don't.
I suppose I could have left out the bit about stinky pits.
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Fat doesn't really effect TEF at all.
Only when protein is held constant. This statement is a disclaimer because comparing low carb with low fat the low carb does have a TEF advantage.this thread is from almost exactly a year ago ..LOL
just remember carbs do not make you lose weight, eating less than you burn does…
What this guy said ^^
In a steady caloric deficit, carbs don't matter at all. It's the deficit that matters. If you're regularly consuming less calories than you expend, you will lose weight even if you've eaten all junk food. Of course that's not the healthiest thing to do, but this thread is about losing weight.
Calories are a measurement of energy. Your body can't store fat when it's using 100% of the calories (energy) you eat and then going to backup stores for the remaining energy it needs. If you put gas in your car and drive til empty, the gas is gone. It doesn't matter how good or bad the gas was. It's gone.
I think you meant to say carbs have a higher TEF than fats, correct?
Can you provide an example using real world macro numbers explaining how a given persons different macro intakes at the same caloric deficit would affect the amount of weight loss due to different TEF's and by exactly how much? I'm asking this because your previous post is unclear.
Apologies for jumping in. Varying protein is an easier was to show the impact as protein has the highest TEF at about 30%. Carbs are about 10% and fats nearer 3%. They all vary, but these are approximate averages.
Example:
2,000 calories a day with 200 coming from protein, 500 from fat and 1,300 from carbs would give you a net impact of:
Protein: 200 x 30% = 60 calories
Fats: 500 x 3% = 15 calories
Carbs: 1,300 x 10% = 130 calories
Total TEF = 205 calories
Compare to:
2,000 calories a day with 1,000 coming from protein, 500 from fat and 500 from carbs would give you a net impact of:
Protein: 1,000 x 30% = 300 calories
Fats: 500 x 3% = 15 calories
Carbs: 500 x 10% = 50 calories
Total TEF = 365 calories
Difference of 160 calories. You would also have a difference when keeping protein constant and varying fats and carbs - just not as extreme.0 -
LOL.
People don't actually keep track of this, do they?
Question: Can anyone on this protocol say they have kept track of this stuff daily for more than six months?
I did before I was a dummy and lied myself into thinking I could eat like a 'normal person' again. Counting carbs works for me. Do I expect it to work for everyone? Nope.0 -
LOL.
People don't actually keep track of this, do they?
Question: Can anyone on this protocol say they have kept track of this stuff daily for more than six months?
What protocol?0 -
LOL.
People don't actually keep track of this, do they?
Question: Can anyone on this protocol say they have kept track of this stuff daily for more than six months?
Um. I've kept track of this stuff daily since April. It's not hard; you put the food in your diary and MFP adds all the stuff up for you. Fairly simple.0
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