Calories and Carbs

wangel489
wangel489 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Recipes
I am new in the whole thing about eating healthy and MFP. I understand now that my set goal calories is what i should consume (so happy i can eat more lol) and if i exercise the remaining calories is what I can eat more :-) Obviously I thought the less calories i consume the better it was. My meals are high in carbs according to the app, does this affect on losing weight? What would be a good balance between carbs, fiber and carbs?

Thanks!!!!

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  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    edited April 2017
    Nope, only excess calories contribute to weight loss. If you like carb and still get adequate protien, fat and fibre, then you're good.

    For more protein, add more fat free Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, meat, seafood, protien powders/bars, jerky. I believe the default mfp protein value is very low. For more fat, don't forget to log the cooking oils! Mayo, peanut butter, nuts, fattier cuts of meat, avocado (for fat and fibre).
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    If you like carbs, eat carbs. Just make sure you're getting at least the minimum for protein and fats, and fibre.
  • lowil44
    lowil44 Posts: 21 Member
    You should limit your carbs (starches and sugars, processed food) to help you lose weight.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    lowil44 wrote: »
    You should limit your carbs (starches and sugars, processed food) to help you lose weight.

    I eat lots of carbs...losing weight no problem.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    lowil44 wrote: »
    You should limit your calories to help you lose weight.

    FIFY
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    lowil44 wrote: »
    You should limit your carbs (starches and sugars, processed food) to help you lose weight.

    Why?
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    edited April 2017
    lowil44 wrote: »
    You should limit your carbs (starches and sugars, processed food) to help you lose weight.
    Nope, nope, nope. Excess calories cause weight gain, not carbohydrates.
    cerise_noir wrote: »
    Nope, only excess calories contribute to weight loss. If you like carb and still get adequate protien, fat and fibre, then you're good.

    For more protein, add more fat free Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, meat, seafood, protien powders/bars, jerky. I believe the default mfp protein value is very low. For more fat, don't forget to log the cooking oils! Mayo, peanut butter, nuts, fattier cuts of meat, avocado (for fat and fibre).
    Gah! Meant to say "only excess calories cause weight gain". Derpasaurus rex moment.
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