Curious - Target carbs per day?
VictoryGarden
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Simply because I am curious, I would love to hear how many carbs you target each day? There is a wide range of "Low carb" diets, or WOE, and I know not every kind fits every person. Just wondering how most people here handle their carb intake.
FWIW, I tend to run in the 20-30 net carbs per day, and am still slowly losing weight and feel great, without feeling terribly deprived. Not looking to make changes, just getting a feel for the norm (and maybe to help a few new members get a feel for what a low carb lifestyle really looks like.)
FWIW, I tend to run in the 20-30 net carbs per day, and am still slowly losing weight and feel great, without feeling terribly deprived. Not looking to make changes, just getting a feel for the norm (and maybe to help a few new members get a feel for what a low carb lifestyle really looks like.)
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Mentally, I’ve set my target at 50, but I’m pretty new to this, and I honestly haven’t gotten near that at all in my first week. I’ve been eating about 30-35 total carbs each day.1
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I don't do net, I just count total carbohydrate grams consumed. I look to stay at 35g per day getting my carbs from greens, dairy and nuts.3
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My current carb target is 90 on strength training days and 55 on all the other days.5
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Mine is 100 or less, a lady at the gym did this and lost 160 lbs so this is what I did, I lost 30 lbs in 4 months.22
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I try to stay under 20 net carbs but some days I do go over.0
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We tend to keep it under 40g.1
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I try to stay under 23g.0
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Average 10-20. Many days are zero.2
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Around 20 net.1
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I averaged 53 weeks of 128 total carbs per day during weightloss. I didn't monitor macros during weight loss.
I later trialed keto level carbs for reason other than weight management. I ate <20 for 52 weeks then ~50 for a year or more.
Now I eat around 100. My current "thing" has been to not eat the hyper palatable overly processed sweet/salty/fatty concoctions like cookies/ice cream/cheetos and....pork rinds.5 -
Resident "slow carber" here. I lost without counting, but have done some historical recreation. I probably averaged around 75 grams while losing, and now. I mostly avoid highly refined carbs (the hyper palatable, overly processed stuff kpk54 mentions), but don't limit greens, legumes, dairy etc.5
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I don't do sugar or flour or processed food so that cuts a lot out. Then I try to stay under 30g because I still have a good bit of weight to lose. I rarely eat grains and beans for now but may add them back when I go on maintenance. I am not really sure what's next. It's a constant struggle for me to get enough calories without blowing out my carbs and protein. I am wondering how some of you who eat 20 grams a day do it. Are you subtracting your fiber?2
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I go over on protein all the time and I consider that a minimum to hit target.7
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I don't do sugar or flour or processed food so that cuts a lot out. Then I try to stay under 30g because I still have a good bit of weight to lose. I rarely eat grains and beans for now but may add them back when I go on maintenance. I am not really sure what's next. It's a constant struggle for me to get enough calories without blowing out my carbs and protein. I am wondering how some of you who eat 20 grams a day do it. Are you subtracting your fiber?
One of the years I did keto, it was a "medically therapeutic version" that was low in both carbs and protein. Mascarpone cheese and cream cheese were my go to foods for high fat, low carb, low protein.3 -
We are a really diverse group! It's great to see that no matter what "level" of carbs we gravitate towards, there are just benefits all around.
I love hearing about brenn24179 who has had amazing weight loss at what is the higher side of the low carb spectrum, and then we have KarlaYP who can log -0-!!
And kpk54 is spot on - a lot of weight problems are from those hyper-palatable/heavily processed foods.
Personally, my ultimate goal is maintenance at what our resident "slow carber" Sabine_Stroe is doing. I really miss my green peas!
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Though my target is 35g daily for example yesterday I hit around 44g as I made a chili that my family loves for dinner. I don't usually eat beans as a regular food. The beans in the serving I ate pushed me to about 20g of Carbs just for that meal. However I chose not to worry about it as I'm in this for the long haul and a single meal like that isn't going to do me in.11
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One of the years I did keto, it was a "medically therapeutic version" that was low in both carbs and protein. Mascarpone cheese and cream cheese were my go to foods for high fat, low carb, low protein.
My reason for starting keto was medical, to see if it would help with migraines and autoimmune inflammation. Now that most of the symptoms are better and a bunch of my weight is gone I've upped my calories and protein a bit. I still don't do sugar, flour, processed foods, root veggies, corn, etc, if I can possibly avoid it as those seem to be symptom triggers for me.
This morning I did try something new to see how my body reacts - chocolate milkshake whey protein powder blended into my coffee. A minute amount of sugar and carbs in it but it sure made for a nice delicious morning beverage.
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Fascinating thread!
I aim for 30g of carbs daily, and average between 25-35g. I have been tracking my macros for 16 months and have lost 60 pounds, and have gradually lowered my carbs from 50g to 30g. If I keep my calories in check, I’m still gradually losing. However, for me at age 54, I will not lose if I eat too many calories. I still have about 10-15 pounds I’d like to lose.5 -
I don't do sugar or flour or processed food so that cuts a lot out. Then I try to stay under 30g because I still have a good bit of weight to lose. I rarely eat grains and beans for now but may add them back when I go on maintenance. I am not really sure what's next. It's a constant struggle for me to get enough calories without blowing out my carbs and protein. I am wondering how some of you who eat 20 grams a day do it. Are you subtracting your fiber?
I try to stay between 20-30 total carbs per day (not net carbs), and I'm doing it mainly for BG control. Weight loss is a secondary goal. Getting the calories in without overdoing protein is simple: just add fat!3 -
I seem to consume about 40 but take off the fibre and it's much lower. I am around 100kg atm and walk about 8 miles a day which helps burn of any excess. Sometimes I think I have overdone it (wine or a couple of beers on a Friday night ) but I still have the smelly pee in the morning. I think everyone is different though, and you just need to figure out what works for you.0
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Thanks for the helpful comments.
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I aim for 20 grams (not net) but I don't sweat it if I go a few over. Usually 1 day a week, I don't track so probably am higher that day.0
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My first year or so was under 20g on most days. Only the first 6 months was losing and the rest was maintenance.
I then increased my carbs but that led to eating more and a bit of weight regain. I can't moderate carbs and calories.
Then I switched to mostly carnivore in the spring and started re losing weight without trying. My upper carb limit is 5g now. I do get some carbs but not much. Today had a bit of tomato sauce on my meat. On the weekend I had a few slices of bread cucumbers. Its close to none, and its been surprising how good that feels for me.
This board is great for how accepting of what cards work best for various people. Refreshing!3 -
I'm doing very good at MOSTLY staying at 5% but I have some days in which I go up to 100. My goal is losing weight and I apparently don't need ketosis to lose. I've lost 13 lbs so far (about a month in)! So I'm not strict, just playing it by ear.
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12-15 g total carbs.2
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I think it's important to find what your own body can tolerate for carb intake. It takes time, diligence, and testing. It's worth the effort though. I've found as long as I'm under 60g I will lose weight, but if I have any grains that 60g needs to drop to 20g. Soooo, foods made from grains are now rare treats. Starchy vegetables, legumes, and fruit seem fine as long as it fits my intake limit. If I combine my carb limit with a goal of 35-40% protein intake, I lose weight much faster.7
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I have a goal of 0g, but a pretty firm limit of 5g (total, never net). And, most days I hit 0g. If I am above zero, it is cheese or eggs that does it to me.4
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The usual target of 20 grams that is usually cited was established as a level at which everyone could be certain of going into ketosis. There are various online calculators that take into account your weight, sex, exercise level, and other things, that come up with suggestions for your macros. I did a few of these and settled on 27 gm carbs, fat 75%, protein 20% as well as 1900 kCal. I believe that we have too little information concerning protein levels, too much is to be avoided apparently.
After breakfast and lunch, I still have 10 gm carbs left today and I shall, exceptionally, buy a small beer (13 gm carbs)
Don't forget to subtract fibre from the total carbs.3 -
I think the higher protein levels are only avoided for people trying to do therapeutic ketosis (like treating seizures) or possibly T2D. I have not seen any evidence that higher protein levels are to be avoided by any other groups...I try to keep mine as high as possible, it doesn't seem to impact the migraine control aspects of keto.
Though, I'm curious if others have limited protein for specific reasons based on their results.3 -
I don't limit protein - my usual goal is at least 150 grams a day and some days I go as high as 200 grams. Hasn't had any noticeable effect on my results.1
