how much carbs is too much carbs? - dietary help
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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
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 -
Actually I don't need to be a REGISTERED dietitian to know what I'm talking about . I think going to school and getting my high school diploma was enough however by her post she's confused and ppl are giving the wrong information by saying it doesn't matter. I failed my diet in the past thinking it was all about DEFICIT till I learned a lot and have helped others I know that was going through the same exact thing! Like I said she needs a doctor !! But since your a "REGISTERED DIETITIAN" I better not see nobody on here fail they DIETdeannalfisher 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
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 bodies
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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
I don't know if you do, either. You never post any reputable evidence to back up your claims. You knock down what others have to say- it's your way or the highway. Many who post here are well versed in physiology and sciences in general. I'd rather listen to them.
I was very ill on low carb/keto. I did it for many months. So that's healthy?11 -
I'm not saying I'M an RD - I'm saying that I work with a team of people who are - with decades of experience in nutrition. I won't fail at my diet because I'm not on one...and my caloric goals are 23-2800 a day (and weight stable) - depending on where in my carb cycle I am10
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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
This is hilariously ironic as you have posted a ton of misinformation in multiple threads especially on the topic of muscle gain.10 -
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
Lol, what?? Glycogen tank overflowing? Insulin spike? Fat storing mode? Not even. Because physiology.
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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.
Wow! 4 woos for posting flat out scientific fact about essential nutrients? I'd say some folks need to use google and get simple answers before hitting the woo button....13 -
I keep my carbs at or below 30 grams. That has made all the difference for my weight loss!!!13
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I keep my carbs above 150 grams. Has helped keeping me sane during my weight loss, for all 75kg / 165 lbs of it.DharmainHeels wrote: »I keep my carbs at or below 30 grams. That has made all the difference for my weight loss!!!
Probably proves again that different things work for different people. But carbs are not evil. As long as you get your minimum recommended amount of daily protein and fats, feel free to fill rest with carbs. Or you can reduce carb intake and increase fats, if that works better for you.
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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
Lol, what?? Glycogen tank overflowing? Insulin spike? Fat storing mode? Not even. Because physiology.
Maybe your should research intelligently from credible sources before you claim something is nonsense.
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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
Lol, what?? Glycogen tank overflowing? Insulin spike? Fat storing mode? Not even. Because physiology.
Maybe your should research intelligently from credible sources before you claim something is nonsense.
Can you provide your sources please? I'm generally interested in seeing them.6
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