What carbs should I DEFINITELY stay away from?

I eat about 200 grams of carbs per day. I don't believe in cutting out whole food groups.

Instead I focus on getting enough protein and fat, and getting a few servings of veggies. After that I fill in my calories however I like. It's usually with baked goods, because carbs are delicious.

If you have trigger foods, as was mentioned above, it makes sense to cut those foods out for awhile. Otherwise, hit your calorie goal, macros, and micros, and enjoy.

Carbs aren't the devil. The reason you brother is thinner than ever is because he has inadvertently created a calorie deficit by eliminating carbs...many carbs like potatoes, pastas, rices and grains, etc are calorie dense.

Also, carbohydrates require more water for processing and are also converted to glycogen...so when people cut carbs they also lose a lot of water and deplete their glycogens stores...all of which have weight. As soon as they start eating realistically again, they replenish their glycogen stores and pretty much put on a good 5-10 Lbs practically overnight with water and glycogen.

Eat a flippin' balanced diet that consists of a lot of nutrient dense foods and stop overcomplicating that which is not complicated in the least.

know white potatos, white bread, and white rice (yuck) are terrible for you.

I wouldn't say these items are "terrible" for you, just not as nutritionally dense as other choices. In moderation, these can compliment any diet. And, if you are eating white potatoes, be sure to eat the skins - they are tasty and have some good nutrients.

When I was actively losing weight, I would usually limit my starches to one per meal - not for any particular diet reason, but mainly because I had a smaller calorie budget and needed to hit my macros, so multiple starchy carbs would take too many of my calories that I needed elsewhere.

ETA: Of course if you don't like a particular item, such as white rice, you don't need to eat it.

the only carbs you should stay away from are those on someone elses plate... cos stealing food is rude!

IIFYM, a doughnut wont do you any harm if it fits you calorie goal... carbs arent evil unless you have medical problems of course.

^^ This.

There's nothing wrong with carbs, or really most foods, in the right amounts. Carbs actually convert to adipose much less easily than dietary fat. The problem is that most people load up on empty carbs and jack up their insulin with their food choices.

Get 1-1.5 grams of fat per lb of lean body mass, or 1g per lb of bodyweight if that's easier math
Get .4-.5'ish grams of fat per lb of body weight
Fill the rest with carbs. Try to make lots of them fruits and veggies and dairy (unless you have a problem with dairy)

I'd stay away from Weber downdrafts unless you REALLY know how to tune them. They are so temperamental. You'll end up spending more time under the hood than behind the wheel and no one likes that.

I want to know what's wrong with white rice. It's more easily digestible than brown, and can be less disruptive to your gut. I eat white rice sometimes as I need carbs but don't need any more fibre.

Some people do well with less carbs, others not so well. It's personal. I like lots of carbs, and at the moment they help me achieve my goals. I eat plenty - fruit, vegies, occasionally rice, a little honey. Sometimes I include sprouted grains or rye bread but prefer vegies as they aren't as calorie dense and I can eat more of them..

Eat what you want within your calorie goal. What you want to stay away is what has too many calories and doesn't fill you up enough, pretty much, and what fits in that category varies from one person to the other.

The ones you dont like.

The carbs you should stay away from are the ones that make you go over on your calorie limit for the day. You should stay away from any food that makes you go over unless you exercise some more and then you could eat some more.

A large russet white potato has about 165 calories, 50% of daily Vitamin C, 25% daily fiber, 33% potassium, 10% iron, and 5 grams of protein. Not the best choice for pre-diabetics or diabetics but a nutritious food that many other people can enjoy.

Define "large", please. By weight. Because to me, a large potato is about the length of the diameter of a dinner plate. I guarantee it has somewhere on the order of 500 calories. That difference could easily wipe out some people's deficit and then some.

For those that are Diabetic, have PCOS or are Insulin Resistant............ Sugar and any food that would turn into sugar is a no no!

Fruit is ok as a snack and what grains and beans your body will tolerate .......... you will have to find out!

From my personal experience, I cut out all, I mean all sugars and refined/processed foods plus starches!

I am now on a new life journey! Learning what I can, and cannot add back into my diet one day at a time!

Yes I am Insulin Resistant. I will probably have to stay away from processed foods for the rest of my life!
I have a genetic disorder! Now beans and sweet potatoes etc will be part of that learning. What will my body tolerate and what it won't. Grains and potatoes...... probably a no or once in a while in very small portions!

Those of you who say eat what you want in moderation are wrong for someone like me! Carbs are the enemy for me!

I am not like everyone else, and I am sure there are more like me, they just don't know it yet!

I have a hubby and 3 boys! They can have all of the things that I cannot! So, I get to cook for me and for them differently. I don't mind because I would rather have lost the weight, feel and look healthy and not be at risk for diabetes or heart disease, than eat the things that made me feel bad, bloated and overweight!

So to sum up OP, it is up to you and how you feel what you eat! If you feel crappy after eating bread or rice then ditch it! Try one thing at a time and see what makes you feel good not bad!

Happy Holiday's! ; )

A large russet white potato has about 165 calories, 50% of daily Vitamin C, 25% daily fiber, 33% potassium, 10% iron, and 5 grams of protein. Not the best choice for pre-diabetics or diabetics but a nutritious food that many other people can enjoy.

Define "large", please. By weight. Because to me, a large potato is about the length of the diameter of a dinner plate. I guarantee it has somewhere on the order of 500 calories. That difference could easily wipe out some people's deficit and then some.

I always wonder about this. My average (not even large) potato runs around 350 calories. I enjoy them sometimes but it's not a common occurrence because I'd rather spend the calories on something else. But then, the same goes for sweet potatoes.