How do you Keep carb Marcos low!!?!?

francescariani
francescariani Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys, super struggling to keep carbs low in rationto proteins/fats. Got any tips on foods to replace noodles and pasta? And any general tips to keep myself at a slight deficit on calories but not crave everything by the end of the week, thanks

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  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    Why? I love carbs their my fuel. Even with PCOS when im told to eat low carb for weight loss...Nothing is wrong with carbs...Do you have a medical condition or have you bought into the carbs are the devil woo? If your struggling to keep it low chances are your like me and carbs are what your body likes. Theres nothing wrong with that. Eat the delicious carbs
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    What's your carb goal? I've played with a carb macro of 40-50%.

    I just reduced pasta and increased protein and veggies. I've tried spaghetti squash and zero carb pasta and it just doesn't do it for me. I have no medical reason to be low carb, so just reduced carbs as I do find this helpful for me to maintain a calorie deficit.
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    francescariani wrote: »
    Hey guys, super struggling to keep carbs low in rationto proteins/fats. Got any tips on foods to replace noodles and pasta? And any general tips to keep myself at a slight deficit on calories but not crave everything by the end of the week, thanks

    I don't, I love my carbs.

    Calorie deficit to lose weight
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,889 Member
    edited March 2017
    I eat anything I want, but not everything at once, and not all the time.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,864 Member
    edited March 2017
    francescariani wrote: »
    Hey guys, super struggling to keep carbs low in rationto proteins/fats. Got any tips on foods to replace noodles and pasta? And any general tips to keep myself at a slight deficit on calories but not crave everything by the end of the week, thanks

    extra veg...more protein and fat.

    I don't low carb personally...I'm anywhere from 40-60% depending.

    ETA: my wife will sometimes drop carbs or do low carb nights, etc...she literally just doubles up on veg with whatever protein we're having.
  • inertiastrength
    inertiastrength Posts: 2,343 Member
    With only 135g of carbs to my day, I can rarely eat pasta but I do on occasion. Most of my carbs come from English muffins and fruits and veg and the occasional cookie. Pasta is really no one's friend on a cut. I'm not saying don't have it but for the portion size, satiety and protein content it's really not a good bang for your buck.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,094 Member
    edited March 2017
    I don't. I lift and if I took away my carbs I would literally be spinning my wheels away from my goals of getting stronger.

    What is your goal of carbs?

  • tjones0411
    tjones0411 Posts: 179 Member
    edited March 2017
    I view pasta simply as a carrier to the sauce, so I replace it with veggies - spiralized zucchini, roasted eggplant, or wilted spinach. Put the sauce right on top! I try to include a large leafy green salad with most of my meals - if my family is eating pulled pork sandwiches, I toss the pork onto some baby arugula and eat it like a salad. If you are craving bread, try to the Old Thyme 647 breads (6g net carbs per slice) or a Fiber One wrap. Personally, I find it easier to maintain a deficit keeping my carbs low. Meats, eggs, and leafy green veggies. My hunger levels are generally lower and my cravings for sweets is greatly diminished. If it's really a struggle for you though, maybe it's not for you. Good luck!
  • inertiastrength
    inertiastrength Posts: 2,343 Member
    Chieflrg wrote: »
    I don't. I lift and if I took away my carbs I would literally spinning my wheels with my goals of getting stronger.

    What is your goal of carbs?

    you probably also eat 2500 calories on a cut and you look like you have a lot more lean mass than OP.
  • CorneliusPhoton
    CorneliusPhoton Posts: 965 Member
    If you really want noodles, replace pasta with shiratake noodles - they have hardly any calories. Rinse them well and boil them and then they will assume any flavor you add to them.

    Replace rice with cauliflower rice. In some instances (like stir frys) you can add shredded cabbage to increase volume instead of rice.

    Wrap burgers and sandwiches in lots of lettuce.

    Make the carbs you do eat count for lots of nutrients and fiber. (Berries are a good example)
    Veggies, veggies, and more veggies!

    For me, adequate protein, fiber, and fat help keep me satiated, but your mileage may vary.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Not a low carber myself (no medical issues) but here's a link to the low carb group here..........http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
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  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,094 Member
    edited March 2017
    fascha wrote: »
    Chieflrg wrote: »
    I don't. I lift and if I took away my carbs I would literally spinning my wheels with my goals of getting stronger.

    What is your goal of carbs?

    you probably also eat 2500 calories on a cut and you look like you have a lot more lean mass than OP.

    I actually eat 3500-3900 cals on a cut.

    Hence why I asked the OP goal of carbs because "low" is relative to the individual.
  • inertiastrength
    inertiastrength Posts: 2,343 Member
    ^ what is that sorcery?!
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,094 Member
    Que'
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