Carbs Question
rosej31
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My goals is to maintain for now, but I think the carbs are to high. It's set at 203gr of carbs a day. I would like to know how much carbs people take in a day on a 1500 or 1600 cals a day with or without exercise.
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well...I take in many more carbs than that, but my daily calories is also higher (340 at a high and 240 at a low)
I'd focus on protein and fat (protein - .8-1lb per goal lean muscle mass; fat - .45g per goal LMM) and then let carbs fall with what is leftover0 -
deannalfisher wrote: »well...I take in many more carbs than that, but my daily calories is also higher (340 at a high and 240 at a low)
I'd focus on protein and fat (protein - .8-1lb per goal lean muscle mass; fat - .45g per goal LMM) and then let carbs fall0 -
i do 50 - 100 carbs because i have a pre-diabetes thing im trying to reverse (and its working!)1
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What is going to matter for maintenance is that you eat enough calories to maintain your weight. Carbs have nothing to do with it...5
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What is going to matter for maintenance is that you eat enough calories to maintain your weight. Carbs have nothing to do with it...
This. Carbs are personal preference, what makes you feel satisfied. I maintained on about 50% (what you are doing, I assume, as that's the MFP default) and didn't have a problem, but I prefer eating fewer (and more fat) so generally do.1 -
What is going to matter for maintenance is that you eat enough calories to maintain your weight. Carbs have nothing to do with it...
Although this is true, it does not hurt to try experimenting with your macros to determine what combination works best for you to keep you eating the right number of calories. Some people do well with a lot of carbs (generally the case for very active people). Some people find that eating too many carbs keeps them craving more. Some people feel more satisfied with a diet high in fat or protein. At the end of the day, it's about finding the right combination of macros that is going to give you adequate energy and also keep you satisfied so that you can best manage your cravings and avoid eating more calories than you need. For example, I have been maintaining for years eating around 1750 calories, 150-200g carbs, 50-60g fat and 90-110g protein. I don't always meet those numbers exactly, but that is generally where I fall and it works for me.5 -
Totally personal preference. I eat between 20-40g of carbs a day (on 1400 cal diet). Other people might want to eat 300g of carbs! As long as you're getting a decent amount of protein, you can play with fat and carb macros to suit your preference.1
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I eat 200-300 carbs per day on 1900 calories.0
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My maintenance calories are 1800 calories per day. My macros are all over the place.1
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I often wonder what people mean when they say carbs, as opposed to the actual definition MFP is using. Are you worried about starchy carbohydrates, or all of them? Things like lettuce, summer squash, etc are mostly carbohydrate and will show as such. Anything containing cellulose is a carb. Others are really worried about things like potatoes, which are starchy.1
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I often wonder what people mean when they say carbs, as opposed to the actual definition MFP is using.
OP is talking about the MFP carb goal, so I assume that's what she means.Are you worried about starchy carbohydrates, or all of them? Things like lettuce, summer squash, etc are mostly carbohydrate and will show as such.
But they won't have many total grams of carbs. I eat low carb and eat lots of non starchy veg.1 -
lporter229 wrote: »What is going to matter for maintenance is that you eat enough calories to maintain your weight. Carbs have nothing to do with it...
Although this is true, it does not hurt to try experimenting with your macros to determine what combination works best for you to keep you eating the right number of calories. Some people do well with a lot of carbs (generally the case for very active people). Some people find that eating too many carbs keeps them craving more. Some people feel more satisfied with a diet high in fat or protein. At the end of the day, it's about finding the right combination of macros that is going to give you adequate energy and also keep you satisfied so that you can best manage your cravings and avoid eating more calories than you need. For example, I have been maintaining for years eating around 1750 calories, 150-200g carbs, 50-60g fat and 90-110g protein. I don't always meet those numbers exactly, but that is generally where I fall and it works for me.
that is great, but again maintenance is about making CI = CO, carbs have nothing to do with it.0 -
On an 1800 calorie plan I try to keep my protein at 100g and let the carbs and fat fall where they may. Works for me...164 pounds off and 10 to go.....sooooooo sloooooow now. Feels more like maintenance.1
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My goals is to maintain for now, but I think the carbs are to high. It's set at 203gr of carbs a day. I would like to know how much carbs people take in a day on a 1500 or 1600 cals a day with or without exercise.
Why do you think it's too high? Anything below 150 is generally considered low carb, so you're about 50 over what a low carb diet would be and in the moderate area I'd say.1 -
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lporter229 wrote: »What is going to matter for maintenance is that you eat enough calories to maintain your weight. Carbs have nothing to do with it...
Although this is true, it does not hurt to try experimenting with your macros to determine what combination works best for you to keep you eating the right number of calories. Some people do well with a lot of carbs (generally the case for very active people). Some people find that eating too many carbs keeps them craving more. Some people feel more satisfied with a diet high in fat or protein. At the end of the day, it's about finding the right combination of macros that is going to give you adequate energy and also keep you satisfied so that you can best manage your cravings and avoid eating more calories than you need. For example, I have been maintaining for years eating around 1750 calories, 150-200g carbs, 50-60g fat and 90-110g protein. I don't always meet those numbers exactly, but that is generally where I fall and it works for me.
that is great, but again maintenance is about making CI = CO, carbs have nothing to do with it.
Arg. I already agreed with your statement and I am not intending to have a circular argument or to beat a dead horse that has already been beaten a 1000 times on MFP. But as simple as CI=CO is, it can be a very difficult equation for many people to balance. I think that is evident in the number of users on this site. I was simply stating to OP, that many people find success in balancing their CI=CO by varying their macros and figuring out how their own body responds to the fuel they put in it and how best to eat to keep that equation balanced. And never did I suggest that she she eat less carbs.1 -
lporter229 wrote: »lporter229 wrote: »What is going to matter for maintenance is that you eat enough calories to maintain your weight. Carbs have nothing to do with it...
Although this is true, it does not hurt to try experimenting with your macros to determine what combination works best for you to keep you eating the right number of calories. Some people do well with a lot of carbs (generally the case for very active people). Some people find that eating too many carbs keeps them craving more. Some people feel more satisfied with a diet high in fat or protein. At the end of the day, it's about finding the right combination of macros that is going to give you adequate energy and also keep you satisfied so that you can best manage your cravings and avoid eating more calories than you need. For example, I have been maintaining for years eating around 1750 calories, 150-200g carbs, 50-60g fat and 90-110g protein. I don't always meet those numbers exactly, but that is generally where I fall and it works for me.
that is great, but again maintenance is about making CI = CO, carbs have nothing to do with it.
Arg. I already agreed with your statement and I am not intending to have a circular argument or to beat a dead horse that has already been beaten a 1000 times on MFP. But as simple as CI=CO is, it can be a very difficult equation for many people to balance. I think that is evident in the number of users on this site. I was simply stating to OP, that many people find success in balancing their CI=CO by varying their macros and figuring out how their own body responds to the fuel they put in it and how best to eat to keep that equation balanced. And never did I suggest that she she eat less carbs.
then why do you keep quoting me?0 -
On 1550 if I am going to get adequate protein and fats my carbs sit around 120. Any time my calories increase it's up the carbs tho. This matters only in relation to your tdee and goals0
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I eat 1700 calories a day. I am cutting/losing weight.
40% carbs 170g
25% fat 48g
35% protein 148g
I don't think it matters for maintenance what macros are, as long as you get enough protein?
Calorie count is probably the key factor?
And FWIW, I go over on fat half the time it seems. I try to get macros spot on though.0
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