Carbs
xmeganxtarax
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What's everyone's take on carbs? My plan says I can have 120 g a day but I find that's not enough lol I eat a lot of veggies which still have carbs in them, and fruit too. I'm being told that's a no no and to not go over. I'm finding it extremely hard to be below 120g a day. Any ideas?
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What is your plan? Calories? Protein? Fat? Carbs?0
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Hey Megan, I've had some difficulty staying under my carb limit too. I found a lot of my fav vegetables & beans have a truck ton of carbs in them.
Are you getting enough protein in?
Fish like salmon has no carbs and between 300 - 400 calories in it, so if you have a 1200 - 1600 calorie goal/day, that will take up a big chunk without using up your carbs.
Protein will help keep you full longer too. My doctor warned me that carbs that aren't bound to fiber should be thought of as just sticking a spoonful of table sugar in my mouth! I do feel that I have a lot more energy since I up'd my protein and limited the carbs.0 -
Hi guys, thanks for replying. My plan is to have a deficit for weight loss, Im lifting weights to gain muscle, tighten up/tone and burn more calories, I have a decent amount of protein too. So I guess I'm looking for all 4 to answer the first reply.
I only eat whole grains if I do eat grains. I don't eat bread or anything like that but unfortunately carbs are in EVERYTHING0 -
Here's some really good low to no carb ideas for you to make up your calories:
Chicken
Turkey
Eggs
Salmon
Tilapia
Tuna
Pork/Turkey Bacon
Ground Beef
Turkey Burger
Morning Star Meal Starter (tastes fantastic, just like I remember ground beef tasting)
Tofu
Artichokes
Asparagus
Red Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cauliflower
Mushrooms
Okra (YUM)
Spinach
Watercress
Zucchini
Cheddar/Colby Jack/Mozzarella Cheese
Almond or Soy Milk (unsweetened)
Sunflower Seeds
* Source : Jorge Cruise: The 10 - Count Only Sugar Calories & Lose Up to 18 lbs in 2 weeks0 -
What's everyone's take on carbs? My plan says I can have 120 g a day but I find that's not enough lol I eat a lot of veggies which still have carbs in them, and fruit too. I'm being told that's a no no and to not go over. I'm finding it extremely hard to be below 120g a day. Any ideas?
Unless you're a diabetic, carbs are ok and you shouldn't be scared of them. Consider your source of information.0 -
I've been eating most of those things. I had cauliflower and some cheese for my afternoon snack. That's where I'm struggling, my afternoon snack. Thanks, ill have to figure it out!0
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Please don't be scared of carbs, its excess calories that will hinder weight loss.
I am unable to survive on any less than 200g if I do I get very grumpy!
Keep to the lower end of the Gi Index such as Brown rice, pasta & oatmeal.
Have a high GI carb straight after a resistance workout (Banana & 8 Dates works for me approx. 40g) these are Hi Gi simple sugars your muscles need to refuel along with a protein shake.
Just avoid carbs 5 hours before bed as you don't want to spike your blood sugar and hinder fat burn over night.
Dont be scared of carbs really!0 -
What's everyone's take on carbs? My plan says I can have 120 g a day but I find that's not enough lol I eat a lot of veggies which still have carbs in them, and fruit too. I'm being told that's a no no and to not go over. I'm finding it extremely hard to be below 120g a day. Any ideas?
Unless you're a diabetic, carbs are ok and you shouldn't be scared of them. Consider your source of information.
I'm not scared of carbs. I'm asking because I'm curious to finally find the answer and trying to limit carbs because they make me bloat really bad regardless of all the water and exercise i do. i find your reply pretty rude, it was fine until i read "you shouldn't be scared of them" and how did you know i didnt have some sort of disease and that i need to limit my carbs? like i said, im not scared of them, im trying to find the answer since everyone gives me a different answer. Not that i owe you an explanation but there it is! thanks for your comment.0 -
Please don't be scared of carbs, its excess calories that will hinder weight loss.
I am unable to survive on any less than 200g if I do I get very grumpy!
Keep to the lower end of the Gi Index such as Brown rice, pasta & oatmeal.
Have a high GI carb straight after a resistance workout (Banana & 8 Dates works for me approx. 40g) these are Hi Gi simple sugars your muscles need to refuel along with a protein shake.
Just avoid carbs 5 hours before bed as you don't want to spike your blood sugar and hinder fat burn over night.
Dont be scared of carbs really!
I thank you for your reply but why are you saying I'm scared of carbs? I'm not! Jesus! I know you meant well but that comes across judgemental and rude to assume I am scared of carbs. I love carbs but they make me bloat excessively.0 -
My thoughts on carbs is that unless you have a medical reason to avoid them (i.e. diabetes), there isn't a reason to limit them - ESPECIALLY when they are coming from fruits, veggies and whole grains.0
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What's everyone's take on carbs? My plan says I can have 120 g a day but I find that's not enough lol I eat a lot of veggies which still have carbs in them, and fruit too. I'm being told that's a no no and to not go over. I'm finding it extremely hard to be below 120g a day. Any ideas?
Unless you're a diabetic, carbs are ok and you shouldn't be scared of them. Consider your source of information.
I'm not scared of carbs. I'm asking because I'm curious to finally find the answer and trying to limit carbs because they make me bloat really bad regardless of all the water and exercise i do. i find your reply pretty rude, it was fine until i read "you shouldn't be scared of them" and how did you know i didnt have some sort of disease and that i need to limit my carbs? like i said, im not scared of them, im trying to find the answer since everyone gives me a different answer. Not that i owe you an explanation but there it is! thanks for your comment.
How was he being rude? You asked for peoples take on carbs and he gave his. People are so sensitive around here.0 -
you need to figure out what "carbs" are making you bloat. This is common for most people. Not all carbs are created the same. Find out what is making you bloat and don't eat that particular carb(s) if you don't want to bloat.0
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Because he is judging me. Lol every time I eat any bread carbs they make me bloat insanely. I hate it! Even whole grain or 100% whole wheat.0
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Carbs are bad, man.
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HAVE AS MUCH AS YOU WANT AT LEAST 400 GRAMS EVEN MORE CARBS ARE YOUR FAT LOSS MUSCLE BUILDING FRIENDS
ELVIS DEAN0 -
Ok thanks everyone.0
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I usually eat the same amount of carbs as protein and maybe a bit more on workout days. So, roughly 160-175g carbs 150g protein and 60g fat0
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Because he is judging me. Lol every time I eat any bread carbs they make me bloat insanely. I hate it! Even whole grain or 100% whole wheat.
I get the same way. I am insulin resistant though so I have to keep mine low, not because I want to. If I didn't have medical issues I'd eat a loaf of bread a day. The whole grain kind OF COURSE!
Just do whatever makes your body feel right. 0 -
Because he is judging me. Lol every time I eat any bread carbs they make me bloat insanely. I hate it! Even whole grain or 100% whole wheat.
I get the same way. I am insulin resistant though so I have to keep mine low, not because I want to. If I didn't have medical issues I'd eat a loaf of bread a day. The whole grain kind OF COURSE! Just do whatever makes your body feel right.
Okay, thanks. I think I'll keep the bread from my diet because it makes me feel like crap, bloaty all day ugh! I also have a 50% chance of developing diabetes it runs in my family. Yikes0 -
I am lifting weights 3x a week. I am also following the New Rules of Lifting for Women, which has taught me that a good balance of Macros for women who lift is 40/30/30....40% carbs 30% protein 30% fats. I don't eat a lot of bread either, so I don't feel bad eating the good kind of carbs. they give you energy for your workouts 0
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Because he is judging me. Lol every time I eat any bread carbs they make me bloat insanely. I hate it! Even whole grain or 100% whole wheat.
I wasn't judging you - there is a cultural mindset that carbs can make you gain weight. Personally, I could care less if you eat carbs, don't eat carbs, or run a marathon in bunny slippers. I'm just telling you that carbs are not inherently a bad thing.0 -
What's everyone's take on carbs? My plan says I can have 120 g a day but I find that's not enough lol I eat a lot of veggies which still have carbs in them, and fruit too. I'm being told that's a no no and to not go over. I'm finding it extremely hard to be below 120g a day. Any ideas?
Unless you're a diabetic, carbs are ok and you shouldn't be scared of them. Consider your source of information.
I'm not scared of carbs. I'm asking because I'm curious to finally find the answer and trying to limit carbs because they make me bloat really bad regardless of all the water and exercise i do. i find your reply pretty rude, it was fine until i read "you shouldn't be scared of them" and how did you know i didnt have some sort of disease and that i need to limit my carbs? like i said, im not scared of them, im trying to find the answer since everyone gives me a different answer. Not that i owe you an explanation but there it is! thanks for your comment.
Maybe you have a blood pressure condition from the message boards lol0 -
A doctor I sometimes hear on late night radio believes that the human body is a carb-burning machine and that we function more efficently with carbs than on any other nutrient. He is biased, however, toward the vegan diet. He makes a lot of sense, though. He seems to have a really good grasp of what he's talking about on the biophysical level. I don't have that good a grasp myself but am happy (mostly) to be an omnivore.
Unfortunately, I often go over limits of protein and fat but almost never get my full share of carbs. I'm using the percentages that MFP set for me.0 -
What's everyone's take on carbs? My plan says I can have 120 g a day but I find that's not enough lol I eat a lot of veggies which still have carbs in them, and fruit too. I'm being told that's a no no and to not go over. I'm finding it extremely hard to be below 120g a day. Any ideas?
Unless you're a diabetic, carbs are ok and you shouldn't be scared of them. Consider your source of information.
I'm not scared of carbs. I'm asking because I'm curious to finally find the answer and trying to limit carbs because they make me bloat really bad regardless of all the water and exercise i do. i find your reply pretty rude, it was fine until i read "you shouldn't be scared of them" and how did you know i didnt have some sort of disease and that i need to limit my carbs? like i said, im not scared of them, im trying to find the answer since everyone gives me a different answer. Not that i owe you an explanation but there it is! thanks for your comment.
Maybe you have a blood pressure condition from the message boards lol
LOL this made me laugh. Thank you 0 -
What's everyone's take on carbs? My plan says I can have 120 g a day but I find that's not enough lol I eat a lot of veggies which still have carbs in them, and fruit too. I'm being told that's a no no and to not go over. I'm finding it extremely hard to be below 120g a day. Any ideas?
Unless you're a diabetic, carbs are ok and you shouldn't be scared of them. Consider your source of information.
I'm not scared of carbs. I'm asking because I'm curious to finally find the answer and trying to limit carbs because they make me bloat really bad regardless of all the water and exercise i do. i find your reply pretty rude, it was fine until i read "you shouldn't be scared of them" and how did you know i didnt have some sort of disease and that i need to limit my carbs? like i said, im not scared of them, im trying to find the answer since everyone gives me a different answer. Not that i owe you an explanation but there it is! thanks for your comment.
Maybe you have a blood pressure condition from the message boards lol
LOL this made me laugh. Thank you
Anytime 0 -
CARBS ARE GREAT!
I do 2 to 3 hours cardio a day and I need them, they are my fuel.0 -
Please don't be scared of carbs, its excess calories that will hinder weight loss.
I am unable to survive on any less than 200g if I do I get very grumpy!
Keep to the lower end of the Gi Index such as Brown rice, pasta & oatmeal.
Have a high GI carb straight after a resistance workout (Banana & 8 Dates works for me approx. 40g) these are Hi Gi simple sugars your muscles need to refuel along with a protein shake.
Just avoid carbs 5 hours before bed as you don't want to spike your blood sugar and hinder fat burn over night.
Dont be scared of carbs really!
Please, please, please tell me you are joking about the GI index and carbs 5 hours before bed!!0 -
A lot of people have problems with bloating from eating breads and wheat based carbs. Try eliminating any wheat products from your diet for a couple of weeks and see how you feel.0
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