Carbs

rbarkle
rbarkle Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I am male, 58 years old and weigh 200 lbs. I would like to get close to 185. I had a reliable source tell me that if I could hover around 100 carbs per day with the caveat that not to be concerned about fat and calories, I could get into a sure weight loss mode. Firstly, I find it difficult to stay around 100 per day. Secondly, is the nonchalant attitude about fat and calories realistic?

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  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    all you need is to eat less than you burn. Dont make it harder thn it is.
  • crzycatlady1
    crzycatlady1 Posts: 1,930 Member
    The only thing that matters for weight loss is that you're eating at the correct calorie deficit for your weight goals. You can eat lower carb and still gain weight if you're eating over on calories.

  • H_Ock12
    H_Ock12 Posts: 1,152 Member
    You'll lose weight if you eat fewer calories than you burn. Eating under 100grams of carbs daily while eating higher fat and protein helps me control bloat and water retention. It also keeps me from eating the cupboards bare...The more carbs I eat, the more food I want. If it's something you're interested in, low carb may work for you but be sure you stay within your calorie alotment for weight loss.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    rbarkle wrote: »
    I am male, 58 years old and weigh 200 lbs. I would like to get close to 185. I had a reliable source tell me that if I could hover around 100 carbs per day with the caveat that not to be concerned about fat and calories, I could get into a sure weight loss mode. Firstly, I find it difficult to stay around 100 per day. Secondly, is the nonchalant attitude about fat and calories realistic?

    Macro division has nothing to do with the mechanics of weight loss. In other words, you can lower your carbs all you want but if you don't eat at a calorie deficit you will not lose weight.

    For some people, cutting back on carbs decrease hunger pangs because fat and protein have been increased, therefore creating a calorie deficit.

    So, no matter how many (or few) carbs you choose, you must eat less calories than your burn to lose weight.


  • misskarne
    misskarne Posts: 1,765 Member
    Your source is misinformed.

    Calories are king.
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