How many carbs do you eat?
StArBeLLa87
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Just wondering how many carbs people eat and if it effects your weight-loss negatively or positively?
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If you want to loose weight, cut out sugar and anything with sugar in it and white flour(wheat).
Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book says in the weight loosing phase, 90% of every meal should be protein and the other 10% of your meal should be dark/light green vegetables.0 -
I set my macros at the trusty old "generic" 40/40/20. That's 40% carbs, 40% protein, 20% fat. Usually puts my carbs at 176g per day. If I workout that goes up of course.
I like this, it seems to be working perfectly for me. I do have to add a protein shake most days to help increase my protein to meet my 176g goal. Most importantly, I'm NEVER hungry, and I get to eat a wide variety of foods. I just make sure to stay away from sugar and "white foods/refined foods".
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I eat usually no more than 15 carbs a day. Does it work for me? Yes. Does it work for everyone? No. This is the first time I've been able to lose weight with diet (and really it's more or less a life style change. I don't intend to ever go back to eating the way I used to. I don't miss sugary foods, breads and other starchy things.)
I am always full, feel better, look better and I wouldn't trade that for all the pop tarts in the world - granted I've still got some weight to lose.
I usually aim for 70% fat, 20-35 % protein and 2-5% carbs0 -
low carb diets are just another way for you to cut calories, as is paleo, juicing, ect. Just eat clean and stay within your calorie goal and you should be fine. I eat 40/30/30 and some days my carbs are way over 200g and im not a balloon yet.0
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If you want to loose weight, cut out sugar and anything with sugar in it and white flour(wheat).
Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book says in the weight loosing phase, 90% of every meal should be protein and the other 10% of your meal should be dark/light green vegetables.
What???
If you want to lose weight, eat less cals than you expend, that's all you need. If you eat really high protein low carb, a large % of your early loss will be water weight, as your glycogen stores in your muscles will be depleted, which in turn lowers the amount of water retained. As for fat, loss, as long as you get enough protein the amount of carbs wont matter much, if at all. I usually eat 200-250 carbs/day.0 -
If you want to loose weight, cut out sugar and anything with sugar in it and white flour(wheat).
Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book says in the weight loosing phase, 90% of every meal should be protein and the other 10% of your meal should be dark/light green vegetables.
What???
If you want to lose weight, eat less cals than you expend, that's all you need. If you eat really high protein low carb, a large % of your early loss will be water weight, as your glycogen stores in your muscles will be depleted, which in turn lowers the amount of water retained. As for fat, loss, as long as you get enough protein the amount of carbs wont matter much, if at all. I usually eat 200-250 carbs/day.
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If you want to loose weight, cut out sugar and anything with sugar in it and white flour(wheat).
Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book says in the weight loosing phase, 90% of every meal should be protein and the other 10% of your meal should be dark/light green vegetables.
No.
Atkins is not the only way to lose weight. You can and will lose weight while including carbs.
You don't have to cut out sugar to lose weight. If that were the case I would be 100lbs heavier considering the amount of sugar I consume each day due to fruit consumption.
OP, please don't listen to the above.
I consume over 200 carbs a day and am over my sugar by breakfast and still lose each and every week.
It depends on the person however you don't have to cut out carbs or sugar to lose weight. Limit your calories.0 -
Low carb seems to get a bad rap from people who can't stand the idea of giving up certain foods but at the same time gets too much hype as some sort of miracle by supporters which in turn just fuels the bad rap more. From my standpoint, as someone who actually lost weight both ways calorie counting initially (365 to 290) then low carbing without calorie counting (290 to 230), I'd say both methods are just a means to the same end and how successful a person is at either depends largely on how the person applies each method.
For me low(er) carb fits me better. When I counted calories I generally seemed to always try to squeeze in high calorie junk foods by squeezing out meals. That said, with low carb I never really focused on the macros though but rather a general blueprint: meat around the size of your fist, veggies on the rest of the plate (watch the higher carb veggies though like carrots), 4oz or less of cheese a day, don't go bonkers with (but don't be afraid of) oils/butter/other sources of fats, no fruit, no pasta, no bread, no potatoes, no rice, no beans, and no sugar. Once you get the hang of that it's easy to start adding back in certain foods at certain times and still feel like you have control. That's how it worked for me at least. Just my two cents. YMMV.0 -
If you really want to know about a ketogenic lifestyle, please post in the keto forum (or Primal or Paleo). I tire of being attacked when I try to help others by sharing what is working for me. The most amazing thing about my diet is the health improvements (and yes, they actually ARE miraculous considering that so many people, including doctors, haven't made the connection that diet determines health). I'm losing weight too, but that isn't my primary focus.
There's a low carb forum too, but I removed myself because "low carb" doesn't always mean "healthy". That probably goes for keto as well, but all of my keto friends base their diet on a majority of healthy foods.0 -
I am T2 diabetic, so per my doctor's advice, I keep my carbs to approximately 25-30% of my daily caloric intake and try to keep the sources of my carbs to fruits, vegetables and whole grains and skip the rice and pasta. I don't know how it affects my weight loss as that is what I have always done, but it sure helps my glucose levels!0
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Cut carbs to go into ketosis? Atkins died fat and from cardiovascular disease. This is bad advice...0
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I am T2 diabetic, so per my doctor's advice, I keep my carbs to approximately 25-30% of my daily caloric intake and try to keep the sources of my carbs to fruits, vegetables and whole grains and skip the rice and pasta. I don't know how it affects my weight loss as that is what I have always done, but it sure helps my glucose levels!
NICE, that's the way to do it. Fruit for the win!!!0 -
If you want to loose weight, cut out sugar and anything with sugar in it and white flour(wheat).
Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book says in the weight loosing phase, 90% of every meal should be protein and the other 10% of your meal should be dark/light green vegetables.
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Don't limit calories at all...get them from the right sources. Fruits and vegetables.If you want to loose weight, cut out sugar and anything with sugar in it and white flour(wheat).
Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book says in the weight loosing phase, 90% of every meal should be protein and the other 10% of your meal should be dark/light green vegetables.
No.
Atkins is not the only way to lose weight. You can and will lose weight while including carbs.
You don't have to cut out sugar to lose weight. If that were the case I would be 100lbs heavier considering the amount of sugar I consume each day due to fruit consumption.
OP, please don't listen to the above.
I consume over 200 carbs a day and am over my sugar by breakfast and still lose each and every week.
It depends on the person however you don't have to cut out carbs or sugar to lose weight. Limit your calories.0 -
Anywhere between 100-200 grams. Between 30-50% of my calories.0
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I think my goal is set at 220 grams a day. Some days I get there, some days I don't, but I don't worry about it too much.0
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I have been doing atkins for 6 months under the guidance of Duke's Dr. Eric Westman, and I have lost 70 pounds in those 6 months, going from 220-150. Now most people think atkins is just a meatfest, but you are also required to eat a substantial amount of veggies as well. For 6 months i stayed in the induction phase (normally you only do induction for a month tops), honestly because I found what I was eating to be so very satisfying! Eggs and bacon in the morning, salads and steaks at night, no longer was I worrying about what I ate, it is a very liberating feeling trusting your body to let you know when to eat and how much, and to be able to trust your body's ketones to handle the fat you are eating. Induction is less than 20 TOTAL grams of carbs per day. That includes all carbs! Not net, so even fiber counts towards your daily 20. Most are concerned with that, especially the fiber, but honestly the only reason we are recommended so much fiber in a day is because most people expected to fill their bodies with gluten and other grains, which will only bully your metabolism. If anyone is trying to lose weight and turn their body into a fat burning machine, buy my doctor's book! It will change your life as it did mine!
PS: Fruit is nature's candy, dont eat it! XD
PSS: This is just one of many methods to lose weight. Do what works for you!
I just decide to eat this way because I prefer fat to sugar any day! Granted I took it to the extreme, but I was honestly so depressed with my weight and wanted extreme results! Also all my vitals are great and cholesterol ratios are right where they should be! Your body can take care of itself if you get rid of the metabolic bullies! (sugar/carbs) 0 -
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A maximum of 158 grams0
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Cut carbs to go into ketosis? Atkins died fat and from cardiovascular disease. This is bad advice...
That is because he decided to let carbs back into his high fat diet. He actually did the opposite of what he preached in his later years. Also, new atkins plans are much more well rounded. Please refer to my post for my story. Under the guidance of a dietitian, ketones can be your best friend! 0 -
Over the last few months I've worked up from 100g to 150g carbs. For me it's about the affect it has on blood sugar levels as well as weight loss. Today I've blown that with 170g because we're celebrating paying off two big bills this week. Yay! 0
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About 90 to 115
Don't trip out..I have diabetes0 -
A LOT. Like almost 200 on any given day. I love me some carbs.
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I try to eat more protein and fat and stay within my calorie allotment, which leaves carbs to be below 100g0
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On cardio days my carbs are higher (about 125) and on my strength days my carbs are lower (under 100) and my fat is higher (around 70-80)...my protein is always the same...150-200, always more than anything else unless it is a re-feed day (cheat day)
I have found this ensures performance in the gym and weight loss on the body...and I feel good...
Unlike some one this board I do NOT think it is all about diet and calorie deficit. I think exercise and macro choice are just as important because they effect your metabolism in the long run and there are plenty of scientists and doctors out there who have shown this to be critical factors in weight loss, not just the grandfather of low carb Dr. Atkins (though I have a great deal of respect for his pioneering).
It is not all about what you put INTO your body...it is ALL about how much you burn per day and you will NEVER have an idea what that perfect number is because so many dynamics affect it. Furthermore a constant state of decifict WILL lower your metabolism in the long run and make it easier to gain the weight back. So exercise and macro choice are very important to weight loss because in the long run you want to KEEP it off, but still enjoy life (ie EAT FOOD)
Some people on this board keep pushing calorie deficit like it is a miracle but what many fail to mention is no one knows for sure how many calories an individual needs to be in a deficit. No two people are a like, and many overweight people have metabolic resistance which means their body is surviving on less energy so the whole concept of BMR/TDEE/ and calorie deficit is a fickle science.
Low carb does not just work because of calorie deficit. That is a complete and utter misnomer. It works because of depleting the glycogen in the liver and making the body turn to fat for energy.Intermittent fasting works basically for the same reasons. It is kinda like a short term low carb diet. Some people have even done this on 4500 calories a day, eating tons of fat. Calorie deficit? Not bloody likely. It is chemistry, not math that makes the weight loss.
But not everyone thrives on a low carb. You have to find what works for you. I like low carb diets BUT I have thyroid issues so I have to have carbs to help my meds absorb. With that said I can not go over board. Some people can eat 200+ carbs a day and lose weight. I can't. Period, even in a so called "calorie deficit".1 -
I eat around 350-400g 0
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If you want to loose weight, cut out sugar and anything with sugar in it and white flour(wheat).
Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book says in the weight loosing phase, 90% of every meal should be protein and the other 10% of your meal should be dark/light green vegetables.
lol wut? You mean durum wheat? and it's almost impossible to cut out all sugars.. Perhaps you should edit your post... It's refined sugars you should stay away from.
and lose is spelled lose... Loose is when you've got a big shirt on, or your screw is loose..0 -
Cut carbs to go into ketosis? Atkins died fat and from cardiovascular disease. This is bad advice...
Not true. Atkins died from a head injury sustained from slipping and falling.
At the same time, his diet is a really bad idea.
I lost my first 40 eating plenty of carbs every day. Then I sort of got stuck at 16 or so % body fat. Now I am doing high carb days and low carb days, and I seem to be losing body fat again. I love ice cream, pasta, bread, fruit, and gnocchi. I also love being ale to eat all that cheese on low carb days.0 -
Cut carbs to go into ketosis? Atkins died fat and from cardiovascular disease. This is bad advice...
No he did not that is a lie promoted by anti-low carb opponents. He died because he fell on ice and hit his head and went into coma and was over 70 freaking years old. He had a GENETIC heart defect that caused cardiovascular disease which he control by, guess WHAT...a low carb diet! He lived longer using his method than he would have otherwise, especially the low fat low calorie bs that was being pushed at the time.
For crying out loud the man WAS a cardiologist! He knew how to control his heart issue and he taught others how to do it and had a very successful practice...the man is to be respect. His science was not perfect but no one is. New info comes out all the time and even he admitted that...
Get educated on the subject...
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/atkinsdiet/a/dratkinsdeath.htm0
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