Carby carbs carbssss, bleh

I just like your topic title, lol!

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I would think if it more about percentage of your calories eaten. I like to eat low carb and have set my macros to have a goal of no more than 30% of my calories from carbs. You could go 80% if you wanted to. Lowest would be 20% (or 15% temporarily) It just depends on what kind of diet works best for you. You kinda just have to sort that out yourself.

Different programs vary, but for Atkins the first 2 weeks you aim for 20g/day (or less) and after that (Phase 2) carb count should be 60-80g/day.

After you've eat low carb for a while, you'll know when you've overdone it. Some people handle carbs well, others don't.

I always have found that I seem to lose faster if I limit carbs. I decided this morning to get some protein powder and to start lowering my daily carb limit.
I used to maintain or even lose pretty well with 20gms each meal, not counting non-starchy veggies.

Depends on your goals. Right now I'm averaging about 200 carbs per day because I'm on limited exercise. Before I got hurt I was averaging closer to 300, because I needed the energy for workouts.

The important thing to ask yourself is whether you're getting the right number of calories and enough fat/protein.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

I totally hear this threat title in Ron Burgundy's "Scotchy scotch scotch..." voice.

Does someone have an answer or personal experience.

I dislike looking up stuff on google, I just find articles saying completely different things. Random studies and a bunch of "health experts" claiming lots of things for profit on their products.

Personal experience. I lost about 34 lbs. in a lil under 3 months when my carb intake was under 30 grams per day. I ate a ton of fat and a moderate amount of protein, and was in ketosis. 150 grams would be a cheat day for me lol

20 seems very low for me as well. I may do 50 g every other day, while the other days remain at around 100. The main issue is money XD

I'm currently job hunting so I'm limited on what I can eat. My grandparents love to buy processed foods and rarely pick up whole grain food or any natural foods (since they eat out all the time). I'll spend at least a half hour in the kitchen figuring out a meal that won't be "too bad" lol

Ex. I used cambells tomato soup today, with 1 cup noodles, plus 1 slice american cheese. That was the healthiest thing I could come up with lol but it still put me at 150 carbs >////<"

Anyways, I'm rambling, thanks again for the advice.

Ouch, that's tough. You might try to get them to buy more veggies and less noodles or bread. Canned or frozen vegetables are not bad and have a long shelf life. So you might be successful with getting them to buy that. You can use spaghetti squash in place of pasta in most recipes, and it has a decent shelf life too.

What you're doing isn't low-carb by any means, it's just lower carb than what most Americans eat. But drastically reducing pasta, bread, and sugar will get you pretty close to 100 g/day. I mention that because a lot of people think you're crazy if you say you're on a low-carb diet, so that might not convince your parents to help you. But if you tell them you're trying to eat healthier and need to eat more vegetables, they might be more willing to support you.

You might also plan a few healthy meals and propose to your parents that you would like to cook them dinner once in a while, but you need their help buying the groceries. (And actually cook for them of course). That might also get them to buy better ingredients.

Good luck!

Depends on your goals. Right now I'm averaging about 200 carbs per day because I'm on limited exercise. Before I got hurt I was averaging closer to 300, because I needed the energy for workouts.

The important thing to ask yourself is whether you're getting the right number of calories and enough fat/protein.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

Very true.

With what I've read so far, I know going over 150 would make me gain. I'm just not active enough. I'm female, and I normally spend most my days writing or drawing, which takes very little movement. =A=" (tho I am adding walks to my routine which will eventually turn into jogs)

Anyways thanks for the advice

I doubt that's true, assuming calories are in line. The only reason it would be is if you have a health issue like PCOS or insulin resistance. And if that were true hopefully you'd have told us in the OP.

Strictly from a weight perspective, calories are what matters. You may find that a certain macronutrient ratio keeps you full longer (I need to eat a lot of carbs/fat to feel full, for example, other people find protein more sating) and that may help you stick to your calorie goal. I lost my first 30 lbs or so with almost no exercise and on a diet of mostly carbs. I did it that way because of health issues (and because I love carbs) and I wouldn't recommend it, btw, but it can be done.

If you're thinking of taking up jogging I'd strongly recommend not dropping your carbs too low. They're already kinda low to me.