how many carbs do you eat daily in order to lose weight?

bubbly_charm2k9
bubbly_charm2k9 Posts: 43 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
This week I eat lots of carbs , I eat 1200 calories daily..I make sure that it's below my goal and I also workout 6 times a week..but I noticed that I didn't lose weight :( .. any comments or suggestions please ..:noway:

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  • konrad96
    konrad96 Posts: 2
    It's not about carbs, it's calories in vs. calories out.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    currently around 250-280g. (as that is where I will be in a calorie deficit with adequate protein and fat)
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    Carbs don't determine weight loss. It's about the calorie deficit. Weight loss isn't linear, so just because you don't lose one week, doesn't mean you won't the next. If you just started working out, you could be getting water retention
  • kaseyr1505
    kaseyr1505 Posts: 624 Member
    Today, I had 194g of carbs, and I will still lose weight, because I am eating at a deficit.
  • Nikkisfitblog
    Nikkisfitblog Posts: 149 Member
    All of them
  • cwoyto123
    cwoyto123 Posts: 308
    If I wanted to lose weight, would probably drop carbs to 850, when weight loss stalled drop to 800 etc.
  • balanceandnirvana
    balanceandnirvana Posts: 51 Member
    unlimited carbs lol
  • KaterinaTerese
    KaterinaTerese Posts: 345 Member
    As many as I can cram in my mouth and still fit my protein in.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Define "a lot".
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Anywhere form 150g (low day) to 250 (high day) depending on how I fill in my calories once I get my 50g of fat and 100g of protein.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I normally end up somewhere in the 100-150 range. It's not my focus though. I'm mostly just interested in calories and protein.
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    My goal is 200+ a day.
    Echoing what was said above; unless there's a medical need to cut carbs, you can still lose weight eating a decent amount per day. It's all calories in and calories out.
  • georgiagreeneyes
    georgiagreeneyes Posts: 69 Member
    This week I eat lots of carbs , I eat 1200 calories daily..I make sure that it's below my goal and I also workout 6 times a week..but I noticed that I didn't lose weight :( .. any comments or suggestions please ..:noway:

    Are you weight training or doing primarily cardio? It's important to look at other factors like inches lost as muscle has a tendency to hold more water. Perhaps look at other measures like how your clothes are fitting!

    Are you eating back any of your exercise calories? If you're only eating 1,200 calories but exercising vigorously 6x per week you may be entering into borderline starvation mode.
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    I watch protein more than carbs but my target is around 200 grams. Sometimes I get more, sometimes less. Doesn't matter.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    This week I eat lots of carbs , I eat 1200 calories daily..I make sure that it's below my goal and I also workout 6 times a week..but I noticed that I didn't lose weight :( .. any comments or suggestions please ..:noway:
    Macros are for energy and nutrition, calories in/out are for weight loss.

    Weight loss is not linear, and you will not lose weight every single week.
  • simplydelish2
    simplydelish2 Posts: 726 Member
    Your diary isn't open...so it's really hard to help. Unless you have a medical issue that requires limiting carbs - they are part of a balanced diet.
  • Cryptonomnomicon
    Cryptonomnomicon Posts: 848 Member
    There are 4 macronutrients. A high level explanation of each of their functions is:

    Protein, which is required for muscle retention/growth
    Fat, which is required for healthy body functions
    Carbs, which provide energy
    Alcohol, which provides for embarrassing photos

    One would only limit their carb consumption so they could hit their required macro goals and still stay within their calorie goal...

    ...unless you prescribe to some low carb diet, which more often than not is totally unnecessary.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    There are 4 macronutrients. A high level explanation of each of their functions is:

    Protein, which is required for muscle retention/growth
    Fat, which is required for healthy body functions
    Carbs, which provide energy
    Alcohol, which provides for embarrassing photos

    One would only limit their carb consumption so they could hit their required macro goals and still stay within their calorie goal...

    ...unless you prescribe to some low carb diet, which more often than not is totally unnecessary.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
    Unless, say, they had something like PCOS or...then they might also opt to limit their carbs, or carefully select them.
  • starrylioness
    starrylioness Posts: 543 Member
    I don't count carbs at all. Only calories. I've lost just fine. And I have PCOS.

    I would say on average though, I eat between 150-210 grams per day but I don't count them or try to adhere to a certain number. I do try to make better choices and pick whole grain things. That's about it.
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
    I pay zero attention to how many carbs I eat.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    As few as poss - buts that's personal preference.

    For weight loss it really doesn't matter - as long as you are eating in a deficit you should lose weight.

    For health - well that's a different issue - make sure you hit your protein as a priority and then split your carbs and fat to suit your taste and lifestyle.
  • bubbly_charm2k9
    bubbly_charm2k9 Posts: 43 Member
    I am doing primaly cardio... sometimes I eat back my calories and sometimes I dont eat them..
  • bubbly_charm2k9
    bubbly_charm2k9 Posts: 43 Member
    Your diary isn't open...so it's really hard to help. Unless you have a medical issue that requires limiting carbs - they are part of a balanced diet.

    Thanks for trying to help.. :) I just find out ealier that I lose a pound.. maybe I am just getting paranoid lol.. I almost weigh myself everyday..
  • Rainboots80
    Rainboots80 Posts: 218 Member
    I keep it under 100g daily
  • bubbly_charm2k9
    bubbly_charm2k9 Posts: 43 Member
    Me too I have also pcos which cause me to have irregular periods.. now that I'm almost in my normal weight ..it's regular now :)

    and by the way ill try your advice .. thanks..
  • caminoslo
    caminoslo Posts: 239 Member
    This week I eat lots of carbs , I eat 1200 calories daily..I make sure that it's below my goal and I also workout 6 times a week..but I noticed that I didn't lose weight :( .. any comments or suggestions please ..:noway:
    I try to minimize carbs however certain carbs I ignore like the ones i get from fruits and vegetables eggs and cheese...

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