How many carbs is too many? Not keto - just realistic

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  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
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    well I have eaten more than 200g of carbs during most of my weight loss phase and lost weight even with a metabolic disorder and a genetic defect where my body cannot process fats and cholesterol properly,all because I was in a deficit. I didnt store fat and if I eat less than 150g of carbs a day I tend to be under my calories and not wanting to eat at all. on the days I ate 150 or less I came in under 1200 calories which if I did all the time would not be healthy for me. not to mention those days my protein levels were really low.

    There were days I ate over 300g and still lost weight,for me sure it was slower but I still lost.now if you have a health issue and carbs exacerbate it or causes your blood sugar to be out of control then sure lower them. but for those with my health condition we cant do high amounts of fats so either protein or carbs have to be higher.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
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    As others said, it depends on your situation. Some can handle and thrive on 250+g of carbs a day - usually the young and active. Others may need to eat lower carb - often older and those with metabolic issues like insulin resistance.

    For me, over 30g of carbs is too much because it drives up my BG and appetite. For my husband, over 300g is too much because it means he ate too many mashed potatoes. ;)
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
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    nvmomketo wrote: »
    As others said, it depends on your situation. Some can handle and thrive on 250+g of carbs a day - usually the young and active. Others may need to eat lower carb - often older and those with metabolic issues like insulin resistance.

    For me, over 30g of carbs is too much because it drives up my BG and appetite. For my husband, over 300g is too much because it means he ate too many mashed potatoes. ;)

    yeah of course it depends on the situation. I have a metabolic issue(I dont have insulin resistance or diabetes) and Im not young or highly active;I just feel better eating more carbs most days. what seems to drive my appetite I noticed lately is protein. the more I eat the more I want,maybe Im lacking something there?
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 9,420 Member
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    I don't digest fats well and might get reflux from too much protein. Also, both don't keep me as full and full of energy as bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and the likes. I usually eat around 55-60% carbs. Works for me.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
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    crystalfporter wrote: »
    I worked with a diabetic specialist. If you are looking for HEALTH not just weight loss she recommends 30g of carbs max per meal. Carbs are a major factor to increased A1C.

    Lots of diabetic specialists have different recommendations (there are diabetics here who have put their diabetes in remission who can talk about that).

    More significantly, not everyone is a diabetic, and there's no reason to limit yourself to 60-90 g carbs per day (if you eat 2-3 meals) FOR HEALTH.

    Overall diet is what matters, not the specific amount of carbs.
  • Sunna_W
    Sunna_W Posts: 744 Member
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    At first I severely restricted carbs and while it was doable and I felt great, long term it wasn't sustainable for me. My sweet spot is between 100 and 150 carbs daily and never too many at one time or by themselves. I try to keep all sugars at around 50 grams unless I have a fever. What I have noticed is that over time my arms and thighs are definitely smaller... I also aim for 1400 calories daily.

    This is a sample of how I do it (your mileage may vary)
    • 2 HB eggs with 100 g of cold potatoes for breakfast (24 carbs / 2 sugar);
    • 8 oz chopped salad with 3 oz turkey breast for lunch (21 carbs / 8 sugar);
    • 4 to 6 oz protein, green veggie and a yellow carby veggie or sometimes a reduced amount of potatoes, rice, pasta...

    Most of the times I stay within my allotted amounts, but sometimes I go over.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 5,948 Member
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    jgnatca wrote: »
    Plan around your minimum protein. You can fit in as many carbs around that. Your calorie deficit is your upper limit.

    ^^^This...
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,384 Member
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    I seem to naturally stay below 200g, otherwise my protein intake starts to suffer.

    I'd prioritize hitting your minimum protein needs then let carbs and fats fall where they may.

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