Serious carb problems

Love them carbs!!

Well, I am eating fairly low carb right now but I don't think it really matters. It's more about the kind of carbs you eat and the quality of food you are eating. If your carbs aren't junk food I wouldn't worry about it. But if you do want to eat less carbs, try upping the protein and you may find the carbs fall into place naturally.

Calorie deficit is what makes you lose weight. You don't have to eat a low carb diet to lose weight. You should eat in a way you can sustain long term.
I find that when I am meeting my calorie goal, protein goal, drinking mostly water or unsweetened tea and eating several servings of fruits or vegetables my carb intake is naturally lower.
I also find prelogging my food for the day helpful to sticking to my goals.

Unless you have a diagnosed medical reason to avoid carbs, they're fine. If you can fit it into your daily calories while still getting the nutrition you need, go for it. I eat a TON of bread, but I fit it around my other daily needs and I lost weight just fine. There are some people that find lower carb eating plans help them control eating better, but that's a personal preference.

If carbs are what's eating into your daily calories and you find yourself hungry frequently, try upping your protien. Not only will it usually help with feeling full longer, it will support muscle health. If sodium isn't an issue, the small meat, cheese and cracker Lunchables are great snacks. High in sodium, though, so something to keep in mind if that's an issue for you. But one of those after work is enough to hold me until dinner just fine, and calorie-wise, they're not unreasonable.

RoxieDawn wrote: »

kommodevaran wrote: »

Stick to your allotted calories. Balance your intake. When you have enough protein and fat, the rest of your calories can come from carbs.

This.

I do this everyday. I pre-log the diary with all the foods I need and plan to eat in order to meet my protein goal first and the rest fats/carbs or carbs/fat.

But there is no need to make carbs out to be the devil. Many folks have different goals as far as their macros go. You are still new at this, and I would say after a week of logging and getting used to what you are eating and the logging process, if there is something you want to change in your diet structure, you certainly can, but just know, to loose weight and moreover the amount you have to loose to start out with, does not warrant a huge change in foods or restriction to certain foods, you just need the calorie deficit.

I do the same thing. I tried logging as I go and it wasn't working.

kennyleanne wrote: »

I wouldn't say I'd have a problem with carbs I think it's trying to find the balance, over a couple of years I have struggled with weight loss and this is my biggest challenge, I think it's the fear of a set back, definitely think more balance is needed, great tip for checking packages would not be something I would usually do

Guess what: now I check all labels when I buy something. If there is no label and if it's processed food, I just don't buy. It's far easier to control your calories intake and macros when doing it.
Otherwise, I couldn't agree more with everyone else on this thread. Carbs are your friend !
Ideally, you would have a balanced diet i.e. carbs / fat / protein but ultimately, if you only ate carbs within your goal calorie intake, then you are going to lose weight for sure !

I have the same issue with carbs. I'm only starting out but have been conscious of what I'm eating this last week. If I take out carbs then I pretty much don't eat.

Going to try and cut them back and fill up more on meats or veg. If I cut them completely I will fail so it's finding a balance.

I do watch my macros and carbs are around 120 gr a day. Weekend are more relaxed but not crazy and still within my calories goals!

Everything I have chosen to eat in my diet structure has carbs in it. Yogurt, popcorn, multi grain bread it eat, veggies and fruits (of course), granola, cereal, protein shakes, and I do not eat a lot of white stuff like rice, potatoes, white bread, corn, pasta but I do still eat them.

Carbs can contain needed fiber. I love me some fiber rich foods.

I still love spaghetti, Chinese food with white rice, white bread toast and butter. These are not the staple of foods in my diet structure but I still eat them.

And the yogurt, popcorn and bread choice is something I eat every single day. Sometimes my fiber is down if I do not.

Choose your carbs! However you feel like you want to get them but if donuts, chips, cookies etc. are your number 1 source and these are a problem (like bingeing or leaves you with zero protein and healthy fats), then that is a personal choice on what to do with that!

I try to get enough protein and fat and if the carbs or low or high for the day, I do not worry.

geneticsteacher wrote: »

I have no physical reason to limit carbs, so I don't. I eat approximately 150-200 g. of carbs each day. It has not impeded my weight loss.

Ditto.

At the end of the day, it just needs to be sustainable for you. Low carb is not sustainable for me, I just have to make smarter choices about what kind of carbs I want to eat every day.

I understand what you mean - I have been this way in the past. I couldn't stop myself from snacking on a ton of pretzels, chips, goldfish crackers, etc - especially at night! Also sweets! I had to have a piece of chocolate (or two!) after each meal!

For the past two months I have been concentrating on my protein. Not cutting out carbs, but making sure I hit my protein goal. And guess what?!? I no longer crave those snacks and sweets! I feel like a new person because I don't even have a desire to eat a cracker with my cheese - the cheese is enough!

kennyleanne wrote: »

So I am on day two and I am making sure I stay within my calorie intake but carbs is my enemy, I like healthy food but always find carbs are making there way in anyone have any tips to reduce them or are they ok if I stay within my calorie intake? I have over 100lbs to lose and don't want to fail

I've lost 84 pounds so far while eating carbs and bread. I do make most sandwiches open faced with only one slice of bread but that is so I can save on calories. If you plan to eat carbs after losing 100lbs, you'll want to continue eating them while losing weight. Weighing my foods on my kitchen scale and staying within my calorie allowance is what has worked for me.