Carb question

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size102b
size102b Posts: 1,370 Member
edited May 2016 in Health and Weight Loss
How many grams a day do you aim for not % I struggle to get them lower think it would help my losses
Thanks
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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    Are you looking for advice from people specifically doing low carbohydrate diets?
  • hhazzouri
    hhazzouri Posts: 103 Member
    edited May 2016
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    Are you planning to go full Keto or just low carb?
  • aplhabetacheesecake
    aplhabetacheesecake Posts: 181 Member
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    i aim to stay under 300g of carb, but I mainly focus on my calorie goal and ensuring I get at least 100g of protein, the rest can go to fats and carbs :)
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
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    <50 grams
  • size102b
    size102b Posts: 1,370 Member
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    I just need to lower my carbs I'm on 200 grams I just struggle to get them lower
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
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    I try to keep mine under 150g. When I was doing low carb I aimed to keep them between 50-100g
  • Shells918
    Shells918 Posts: 1,070 Member
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    Less than 50.
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
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    I range between 100-200. When low carb, I aimed for below 50, but my mood and energy are better with 100+.
  • mxchana
    mxchana Posts: 666 Member
    edited May 2016
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    I would say the right number for you depends upon why you need to lower your carbs. I keep my carbs low to maintain a normal blood sugar without being on medication, as I am borderline type 2 diabetic. I keep the total under 75 g per day (up to 90 if I get enough exercise in) and no more than 30 g at any one meal or snack.
  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    edited May 2016
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    I'm high "good" carbs and rarely go over 200.
    You might be doing something wrong with your diet.
    Open your diary to the public.
    Mine is open. People told me to get more protein and fiber.
    Maybe you are not choosing healthy foods?
  • rankinsect
    rankinsect Posts: 2,238 Member
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    size102b wrote: »
    How many grams a day do you aim for not % I struggle to get them lower think it would help my losses
    Thanks

    Lowering your calories would help your losses.

    Anyhow, for myself, I have no carb goal (only a calorie and protein goal) but my average carb intake over 3 months seems to be around 230g per day.
  • kirstinethornburg
    kirstinethornburg Posts: 300 Member
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    I keep mine under 50. carbs are sneaky be sure to doubly sure to read labels
  • greentart
    greentart Posts: 411 Member
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    I try to keep mine in the 20-25g range, as I'm borderline diabetic. I eat enough fat and protein that I don't miss carbs barely at all. I do have days were I eat closer to 50g, but that's only if the sweet potato is calling my name.
  • size102b
    size102b Posts: 1,370 Member
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    JanetYellen wrote: »
    I'm high "good" carbs and rarely go over 200.
    You might be doing something wrong with your diet.
    Open your diary to the public.
    Mine is open. People told me to get more protein and fiber.
    Maybe you are not choosing healthy foods?

    I learnt a value able lesson not go open my diary to the community as you get torn apart

    Today I ate
    40 grams malted wheat cereal
    Skimmed milk 1/2 pint
    Decaf green tea x 3 cups

    Crab meat 20 g
    Low cal high fibre pitta bread small
    Cucumber
    Red onion
    Low fat 68 cal crisps

    Chicken breast oven baked nothing added
    50 gram vegetables nothing added
    Bistro gravy 1 tablespoon

    Banana
    Popcorn
    Spray light cream low fat
    25 g popcorn

    1254 calories

    45% carbs
    36% protein
    19% fat

    I'm
    Female 46 5 ft 2 weigh 206lbs I've lost 20lbs in 15 weeks
    I walk 1-2 hours a day and do c25k week 2 3-4 days a week my job is on my feet 2-3 couple hours a day 3 hours desk
    I've 3 children my husband to look after I do all the washing cooking cleaning

    I was very ill last year pregnancy loss at 5 months sepsis & hemoraghing 11 blood transfusions in 3 months tons hormonal
    Meds
    I know 20 lbs is good but I have sts weeks and gains and I weigh measure everything and track everything I had poly cystic overies so am carb sensitive wondered if I'd loss 1-2 lbs a week lowering carbs
    But I've yoyo dieted for years
    Thanks for replying
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
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    Try lowering your carbs a little and see what happens.
  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    edited May 2016
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    I'm confused. I don't see your diet being over 200 grams of carbs.
    1,245 cals at 45% carbs = 140 carbs, right?

    I opened my diary and people really helped me.
    Everyone here is on the same boat. And I still have a chocolate problem.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 5,948 Member
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    Typically 300 grams...
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,575 Member
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    I like to stay below 100. When I was bigger it didn't matter, I lost or maintained weight on wherever my carbs fell after protein and fat. Now that I'm a little leaner I find that I can maintain that look a little easier on low carb. And I learned that fats make me feel better.
  • Panda_Poptarts
    Panda_Poptarts Posts: 971 Member
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    size102b wrote: »
    JanetYellen wrote: »
    I'm high "good" carbs and rarely go over 200.
    You might be doing something wrong with your diet.
    Open your diary to the public.
    Mine is open. People told me to get more protein and fiber.
    Maybe you are not choosing healthy foods?

    I learnt a value able lesson not go open my diary to the community as you get torn apart

    Today I ate
    40 grams malted wheat cereal
    Skimmed milk 1/2 pint
    Decaf green tea x 3 cups

    Crab meat 20 g
    Low cal high fibre pitta bread small
    Cucumber
    Red onion
    Low fat 68 cal crisps

    Chicken breast oven baked nothing added
    50 gram vegetables nothing added
    Bistro gravy 1 tablespoon

    Banana
    Popcorn
    Spray light cream low fat
    25 g popcorn

    1254 calories

    45% carbs
    36% protein
    19% fat

    I'm
    Female 46 5 ft 2 weigh 206lbs I've lost 20lbs in 15 weeks
    I walk 1-2 hours a day and do c25k week 2 3-4 days a week my job is on my feet 2-3 couple hours a day 3 hours desk
    I've 3 children my husband to look after I do all the washing cooking cleaning

    I was very ill last year pregnancy loss at 5 months sepsis & hemoraghing 11 blood transfusions in 3 months tons hormonal
    Meds
    I know 20 lbs is good but I have sts weeks and gains and I weigh measure everything and track everything I had poly cystic overies so am carb sensitive wondered if I'd loss 1-2 lbs a week lowering carbs
    But I've yoyo dieted for years
    Thanks for replying

    Who gives a crap what people think? Eat what makes you feel good. (in moderation - ha!). With PCOS, one remaining ovary, and insulin resistance, keto worked better than low carb for me. I'd recommend dropping the carbs down below 100g. My math is showing you around 141g right now, based on your calories and the percentages you gave. I had the best luck under 50g, but we're all different. PCOS is a b!tch.
  • gquesnelle
    gquesnelle Posts: 206 Member
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    I aim for less than 25.

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