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Luvmakeup608
Luvmakeup608 Posts: 14 Member
edited November 14 in Social Groups
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the whole LCHF. I do know my body responds to low carbs. My question is how low should I go with my carbs and how high should my fats be a day? My goal is to lose 25 pounds and also I do at least 3 days of cardio and weight traning a week. There is so much information on the internet some positve and negative. I would like to get some input with people who are actually living the lifestyle.

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  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    Try these calculators to figure out a place to start.
    They both default to 20g carbs. If you want more you can change that and it will adjust fat for you. Protein is set based on lean body mass and exercise.
    http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/
    Or
    http://www.ruled.me/keto-calculator/
  • MyriiStorm
    MyriiStorm Posts: 609 Member
    As Sunny_Bunny_ said, those calculators will help you determine a starting point. From there, it's a matter of trial and error to figure out what works best for you. Age, gender, weight, and health issues will all affect how your body responds to LCHF. Make sure you read through the Launch Pad - there's a wealth of information there.
  • Cadori
    Cadori Posts: 4,810 Member
    And while fat is wonderful for satiety and I eat plenty of it, when you have weight to lose don't feel like it's a macro you have to hit and feel the need for fat bombs just for the sake of more fat.
  • Cadori
    Cadori Posts: 4,810 Member
    And welcome!! This woe is wonderful and this group is even better. :)
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    If you are planning on being in ketosis, 20g per day is pretty typical starting point. Some go to 30 or 40g and stay in ketosis, but many will be in and out of ketosis at carbs above 40g unless they are active.

    Low carb is considered to be under 100-150g of carbs per day. You could aim for zero carbs or 150g, which may be as high as 30% of your food. The carb level that works for one may not work for another. All you can do is experiment a bit.

    If you go very low carb you may notice a temporary dip in your energy levels while your bdy is becoming fat adapted. It usually only lasts a few weeks though, and then your body will become quite efficient at burning fat. :)
  • PamWOhio
    PamWOhio Posts: 120 Member
    I have been really successful staying low on fat. Protein satiates me so I don't cook everything. My protein is always higher than my fat.
  • grafixfrh
    grafixfrh Posts: 46 Member
    I always say the most important thing especially if going to go Keto is drink water and maintain electrolytes with magnesium, potassium and sodium.
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