how much carbs is too much carbs? - dietary help
goodtroyes
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how much is too much carbs for someone who is trying to lose about 2 pounds a week and exercises three times a week? i'm just getting started on my weight loss journey for the second time bc the first time i lost about a stone but it too longer than necessary because i just didn't know how much to eat and what to eat. i think last time it took so long is because i wasn't eating enough. please help because i don't want to make the same mistakes this time. the image i attached was my marcos for yesterday 
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It's not about carbs, it's about calories. I would, though, focus on meeting your fat and protein goals. A lot of people find themselves unsatisfied when they eat such high carbs.
And it didn't take a long time because you didn't eat enough. That defies science.22 -
If your weight loss was slower than expected, it wasn't because you weren't eating enough, but because you either had unrealistic expectations, or ate more than you thought you did.
Whether you even can lose 2 pounds per week, depends on your height and weight. 1% of total body weight is a better goal.
To lose weight, you have to eat fewer calories than you burn. What to eat is totally up to you. How much carbs to eat is totally up to you. For good health, hitting your calorie goal, and getting in a minimum of protein and fat, is important, and a varied diet of foods you like, is recommended. That image conveys absolutely no useful information. If you want customized help, it's better to open your diary.8 -
this is what i ate yesterday i don't know if this would help. yesterday wasn't a very good day food wise0 -
100% carbs is too much carbs.
Your body needs proteins and fat to function properly. I don't remember the exact goverment recomendation for each but about 20% of each is probably about right.
This is for health only. Nothing to do with weight loss.
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Hey, you had an egg and some chicken. That's protein.
Do you have a thing about toasties?0 -
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Carbs are one of the essential nutrients along with protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water. It's all about the calories in weight loss. Nutrients are a different story.
I took a quick look at your food list above. The one thing that struck me is you don't seem to eat any vegetables. What about swapping out something for a large salad or several servings of other vegetables? Vegetables are the carbs I choose first.10 -
You need to cut that bread habit - thick slices of white bread, even within your calorie allowance, are not good for your health!
Also, prawn crackers are unhealthy fat. Mixing those with egg noodles, despite staying in your calorie allowance, is not good for your health.
Switch it up and go wholemeal bread and wholemeal noodles.
Your other meals are so healthy though!
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Get better entries.... Your egg only has calories. Your chicken doesn't state raw, cooked, skin on, type of meat etc. (breast wouldn't have 10g fat)
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as a general rule of thumb, you focus on protein and fat first, (eat at least 1g of protein per kg of body weight, and start at around 30% fat - these can be increased if you feel you get more satisfaction and fullness from protein and fat) then simply fill in the rest with carbs, it's nothing more complicated than that, unless you're an elite athlete or bodybuilder4
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Carbs are one of the essential nutrients along with protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water. It's all about the calories in weight loss. Nutrients are a different story.
I took a quick look at your food list above. The one thing that struck me is you don't seem to eat any vegetables. What about swapping out something for a large salad or several servings of other vegetables? Vegetables are the carbs I choose first.
Just to point out, carbs are not an essential macronutrient. Your body can create glucose by converting fats/proteins through glucenogenesis. Carbs can make a body run optimally though, increase exercise recovery, protect muscle, etc....
OP, what are your stats? That will determine if 2 lbs is aggressive or even feasible.20 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Get better entries.... Your egg only has calories. Your chicken doesn't state raw, cooked, skin on, type of meat etc. (breast wouldn't have 10g fat)
This.
An egg clearly has protein in, but the entry you've picked doesn't have any macros for the egg at all.
And maybe switch to Warburtons 50/50
But with your snack, did you REALLY have dry bread/toast, no spread or anything? Or was the banana mashed on? If you snuck a bit or marge in there, don't forget to log that too...
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yeah yesterday wasn't my best day food wise and i didn't have any vegetables0
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Get better entries.... Your egg only has calories. Your chicken doesn't state raw, cooked, skin on, type of meat etc. (breast wouldn't have 10g fat)
This.
An egg clearly has protein in, but the entry you've picked doesn't have any macros for the egg at all.
And maybe switch to Warburtons 50/50
But with your snack, did you REALLY have dry bread/toast, no spread or anything? Or was the banana mashed on? If you snuck a bit or marge in there, don't forget to log that too...
yeah i a the bread dry. it's a bad habit that i need to get out of0 -
Unless you are an athlete or fitness enthusiast, your carbs are very high. Calories in and out is important, but it's not everything. When your body consumes an excess amount of carbs, your glycogen tank is overflowing and triggering a spike in insulin. When you secrete too much insulin, your body goes into fat storing mode.
My advice, increase your fat and protein intake and lower your carbs. I'm 5'4, 122 lbs and train 3-4 times a week and I eat under 20g of NET carbs a day (Keto). I'm not suggesting you go keto, but if you aren't burning off that glycogen why are you eating so much of it?
Hope that helps, good luck
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They telling you carbs don't matter when it does . We all have a certain amount of carbs to consume daily for a reason . NONE of these people are (doctors) so please talk with a doctor and get the correct information29
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Unless you are an athlete or fitness enthusiast, your carbs are very high. Calories in and out is important, but it's not everything. When your body consumes an excess amount of carbs, your glycogen tank is overflowing and triggering a spike in insulin. When you secrete too much insulin, your body goes into fat storing mode.
My advice, increase your fat and protein intake and lower your carbs. I'm 5'4, 122 lbs and train 3-4 times a week and I eat under 20g of NET carbs a day (Keto). I'm not suggesting you go keto, but if you aren't burning off that glycogen why are you eating so much of it?
Hope that helps, good luck
I know people who are sedentary who take in 300g+ of carbs a day - who work with RD's and are in good health and getting better - you don't need to be an "athlete or fitness enthusiast" to have a high intake a carbs13 -
Unless you are an athlete or fitness enthusiast, your carbs are very high. Calories in and out is important, but it's not everything. When your body consumes an excess amount of carbs, your glycogen tank is overflowing and triggering a spike in insulin. When you secrete too much insulin, your body goes into fat storing mode.
My advice, increase your fat and protein intake and lower your carbs. I'm 5'4, 122 lbs and train 3-4 times a week and I eat under 20g of NET carbs a day (Keto). I'm not suggesting you go keto, but if you aren't burning off that glycogen why are you eating so much of it?
Hope that helps, good luck
Thank you!!!!! Ugh finally someone who understands these things are important! This is what you call on track with a (healthy) diet.... theirs so many comments that ppl posted and have no clue on what their talking about24 -
HarlemNY17 wrote: »Unless you are an athlete or fitness enthusiast, your carbs are very high. Calories in and out is important, but it's not everything. When your body consumes an excess amount of carbs, your glycogen tank is overflowing and triggering a spike in insulin. When you secrete too much insulin, your body goes into fat storing mode.
My advice, increase your fat and protein intake and lower your carbs. I'm 5'4, 122 lbs and train 3-4 times a week and I eat under 20g of NET carbs a day (Keto). I'm not suggesting you go keto, but if you aren't burning off that glycogen why are you eating so much of it?
Hope that helps, good luck
Thank you!!!!! Ugh finally someone who understands these things are important! This is what you call on track with a (healthy) diet.... theirs so many comments that ppl posted and have no clue on what their talking about
Ironic post is ironic.
and:
Keto
Is
Not
Magic.
To answer the OP's question: It's "too many" carbs when they start crowding essential protein and fat out of your diet.29 -
HarlemNY17 wrote: »Unless you are an athlete or fitness enthusiast, your carbs are very high. Calories in and out is important, but it's not everything. When your body consumes an excess amount of carbs, your glycogen tank is overflowing and triggering a spike in insulin. When you secrete too much insulin, your body goes into fat storing mode.
My advice, increase your fat and protein intake and lower your carbs. I'm 5'4, 122 lbs and train 3-4 times a week and I eat under 20g of NET carbs a day (Keto). I'm not suggesting you go keto, but if you aren't burning off that glycogen why are you eating so much of it?
Hope that helps, good luck
Thank you!!!!! Ugh finally someone who understands these things are important! This is what you call on track with a (healthy) diet.... theirs so many comments that ppl posted and have no clue on what their talking about
Ironic post is ironic.
and:
Keto
Is
Not
Magic.
Theirs no special word behind EATING HEALTHY.7 -
For me, I personally distinguish between general carbs (fruit, vegetables, beans) and "white" carbs (bread, crackers, white rice, baked goods). I know people who eat very low carb will cut out most carbs but I'm not doing that. I have a hard time with bread etc. because I tend to eat too much of it. It also spikes my blood sugar, especially if I eat them first thing in the morning, then leaves me with that shaky hunger mid-morning.
So if my eating style was one that worked for you I would recommend adding lots of vegetables, beans, etc. and cutting back on noodles, bread, and other things like that. I haven't cut all that out, but for example salty potato chips (yum) -- I might get them when I'm out somewhere but I try to avoid bringing them home because I'll eat too many.
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HarlemNY17 wrote: »Unless you are an athlete or fitness enthusiast, your carbs are very high. Calories in and out is important, but it's not everything. When your body consumes an excess amount of carbs, your glycogen tank is overflowing and triggering a spike in insulin. When you secrete too much insulin, your body goes into fat storing mode.
My advice, increase your fat and protein intake and lower your carbs. I'm 5'4, 122 lbs and train 3-4 times a week and I eat under 20g of NET carbs a day (Keto). I'm not suggesting you go keto, but if you aren't burning off that glycogen why are you eating so much of it?
Hope that helps, good luck
Thank you!!!!! Ugh finally someone who understands these things are important! This is what you call on track with a (healthy) diet.... theirs so many comments that ppl posted and have no clue on what their talking about
and you do? can you provide your credentials as a registered dietician, because that is who I and many many others work with (specifically mine - 4 with PhD in Nutrition and dietetics, 1 with a PhD in exercise physiology) - mine develop customized nutrition plans, and little to none of this low carb stuff - in fact the vast majority of people come from low calorie/low carb backgrounds and are making huge gains in health and wellbeing by increasing carbs and adequately fueling bodies18 -
HarlemNY17 wrote: »HarlemNY17 wrote: »Unless you are an athlete or fitness enthusiast, your carbs are very high. Calories in and out is important, but it's not everything. When your body consumes an excess amount of carbs, your glycogen tank is overflowing and triggering a spike in insulin. When you secrete too much insulin, your body goes into fat storing mode.
My advice, increase your fat and protein intake and lower your carbs. I'm 5'4, 122 lbs and train 3-4 times a week and I eat under 20g of NET carbs a day (Keto). I'm not suggesting you go keto, but if you aren't burning off that glycogen why are you eating so much of it?
Hope that helps, good luck
Thank you!!!!! Ugh finally someone who understands these things are important! This is what you call on track with a (healthy) diet.... theirs so many comments that ppl posted and have no clue on what their talking about
Ironic post is ironic.
and:
Keto
Is
Not
Magic.
Theirs no special word behind EATING HEALTHY.
Keto can be healthy or unhealthy. A vegetarian/vegan diet can be healthy or unhealthy. An omnivorous diet can be healthy or unhealthy. A calorie deficit can be healthy or unhealthy. A calorie surplus can be healthy or unhealthy.
Context and dosage are the principles which matter in every one of those cases.29 -
I never said keto was magic and I did not try to shove my beliefs down anyone's throat. I've been dieting/training for years and have gone through my share of plateaus.
I've counted macros, eaten higher carbs, low fat, almost everything you can think of. I speak from experience. I won't share information in anything I personally have not had success in.
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Oh and to all of you with a problem, I never suggested to any person on this thread that they should eat keto, I merely suggested lowering carbs and increasing proteins and fats (this does not have to be at a ketogenic level).
When you take advice, listen to someone who has the RESULTS you want and has achieved it otherwise you're just filling your brain with a bunch of useless opinions. There are several ways to skin a cat, and keto is not the only answer.8 -
and just because that person has the results you want, doesn't mean that it will work for you11
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Oh and to all of you with a problem, I never suggested to any person on this thread that they should eat keto, I merely suggested lowering carbs and increasing proteins and fats (this does not have to be at a ketogenic level).
When you take advice, listen to someone who has the RESULTS you want and has achieved it otherwise you're just filling your brain with a bunch of useless opinions. There are several ways to skin a cat, and keto is not the only answer.
First, I think the backlash is aimed more at the other poster than your posts. Second, the people posting like anvilhead and de anal fisher (I loved that BTW) have show results and are a couple of the more respected posters on this site. You MAY be as knowledgeable as them, but I personally have no way of knowing that. I do know them and their posts and they are respected here for a reason.
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Ok well your brain got you in the position you're in right now and if you aren't happy with where you are at perhaps it's time to start leveraging someone else's. Find someone who lives the lifestyle you want to live and ask them to mentor you.
It's that simple. You're not that smart. I'm not that smart. Hire a coach.3 -
HarlemNY17 wrote: »They telling you carbs don't matter when it does . We all have a certain amount of carbs to consume daily for a reason . NONE of these people are (doctors) so please talk with a doctor and get the correct information
A doctor most likely has less nutrition knowledge than those here who have been there and done that.
Carbs are not terrible for you. But if you're only eating carbs and not leaving any room for protein and fat, it is a problem.
Post a reputable source that "carbs matter".10
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