Carbs under 100g a day

I eat ~400g a day. Haha.

Wow, even many people with Type 2 diabetes are advised to have 130g of carbs per day, divided evenly between three meals. Some can even have more than that.

KETOGENICGURL wrote: »

tinascar2015 wrote: »

Wow, even many people with Type 2 diabetes are advised to have 130g of carbs per day, divided evenly between three meals. Some can even have more than that.

Yes,unfortunately this is making it harder for most of them. Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution from 1997 to now also recommends lowering carbs, good veggies like Kale have 7carb a cup, and berries are the lowest (in sugars too) but have fiber to assist, it's all the processed breads, crackers and starchy potatoes, etc..so NEW research is showing forcing a nation of carb sensitive people to consume 60g+ carbs per meal is asking them to climb and ice mountain in bare feet. Many Drs in other neurophysiology areas are confirming so many carbs are not good AND indeed T2 is able to be reversed in a VLCarb diet. No matter what anyone thinks is "true'..if a diabetic is helped to health then something needs to be changed in the old, rote "eat 130 carbs a day " pushed by a nation of dietitians. Youtube os full of excellent medical research talks on the topic.

And a growing mass of pre-diabetic and high glucose citizenry will avoid T2 by looking into these findings.

There is actually a growing body of research now showing that a Higher carb diet is actually good for T2 diabetes. I know by your username that you're starting from an anti carb stand point but I suggest you maybe have a look at some of this research from a more in biased standpoint

I have an open food diary for those that want to take a peek. (been sick yesterday and today, so my diary is a little off)

I did around 100 or a bit less when I started this (I was only eating 1250 calories, though), and found it a really easy way to create a lower calorie diet, and I felt good doing it. What I did was eat unlimited veggies (which I tried to include with all meals), usually had fruit or dairy with breakfast, and included a starchy carb with only one meal, while being careful about portion size. I'm not that into bread, so for me what this meant was usually veggies and protein for lunch, veggies and protein plus potatoes/sweet potatoes or some other starchy carb (I love corn when it's in season) for dinner, but obviously that pattern is based on personal preference. I found that for me cutting back on carbs some was a good way to cut calories that I wouldn't really miss, and there are lots of lower carb/calorie veggies that can be used in place of many starchy carbs--I often eat winter squash or root veggies for that purpose or just add a second or third veggie side (Brussels sprouts instead of potatoes, perhaps).

I like eating that way, but I never really cut carbs because of an issue with hunger, so for people who do it might not work.

Terpnista84 wrote: »

What has been your results staying in the 50-100 range. I find that amount to be the most manageable for my lifestyle and I don't feel as deprived. My carbs usually come from snacks (yogurt, kind bars) and post workout fuel (peanut butter on bread).

That part is the key....you found a level that satifies you and is sustainable. Go with what works for you.

Terpnista84 wrote: »

psulemon wrote: »

I, too, am not low carb. I have found anything below 200 carbs a day is very harmful to my exercise performance. But pending you do not have any medical conditions, you need to find a balance between the macronutrients that will help satiate you and maximize your results. But understand that carbs aren't what makes you gain or lose weight, it's calories that determines that.


I will say though, low carb is a very effective strategy for weight loss, but if you don't plan on doing it long term, then I wouldn't suggest it. Another thing to consider, especially if you are new and don't require a strict strategy, that it could be beneficial to start with just counting calories and as you go replace a lot of the carb heavy meals with protein/fat heavy meals.

This method has helped me to differentiate between with the carbs I want versus the carbs I need. I love greek yogurt, kind bars, peanut butter sandwiches, fruit, milk, etc. Those snacks are good fuel for workouts as well as very satisfying for hunger.

But I don't need to eat bagels, pasta (which has a ridiculous amount of calories for servings). These are foods that are high in calories yet not very filling.

I'm not anti carbs, I'm just anti bad carbs.

Well there are no bad carbs, only carbs or even calories that won't help you succeed. Bagels, pasta and bread can be part of a solid diet (look at my diary) but they may not be beneficial for "you" as they can easily cause you to go over your calorie limit.

tinascar2015 wrote: »

Wow, even many people with Type 2 diabetes are advised to have 130g of carbs per day, divided evenly between three meals. Some can even have more than that.

That's what I was told and found it very difficult. I was hungry constantly and my blood sugar levels were all over the place. I now keep it within the 50-100 range, more 50 than 100, and things are much better.