Curious - Target carbs per day?
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No issues with protein as a T2D at least on my end and I hit 175g-250g a day of protein.0
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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.
I admire anyone who can do this. I love meat but I also love my green veggies, cheeses, and eggs too much to be able to give them up unless it was absolutely necessary.
Also, just realized we live in the same area code. I'm between Daytona & Orlando.tcunbeliever wrote: »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.
I started with limited protein per my Dr but increased it at the start of the year as a bunch of the weight has dropped off and the migraines and inflammation have mostly subsided. My migraines were at a point that they daily and almost seizure like in intensity. I was, quite frankly, stuck in the house 95% of the time and generally had to keep the lighting low and the blinds drawn most of the time as I never knew when the migraines would flare up and I'm ultra sensitive to lights. Now I only get one when exposed to a trigger and only moderate in intensity. But I am still taking a preventative med as well along with the dietary changes.
As for the low protein and fairly low calorie at the beginning I have several lifelong health issues and my quality of life was starting to get bad so a radical change was needed. Just being able to sit at my desk with the window open to get some fresh air and type out a few lines without being in absolute agony is nice. I still have a ton of pain and I still get fatigued easily but at least I can do things around the house now.
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I don't limit my protein, I try to hit 100g at a minimum.
ETA: Very unscientific on my part as I've just realized it. I'm going to track to see if it's true but when I'm in loss mode, it seems I lose faster if my protein grams are higher. (when everything else is static)2 -
shelbydodgeguy wrote: »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.
I admire anyone who can do this. I love meat but I also love my green veggies, cheeses, and eggs too much to be able to give them up unless it was absolutely necessary.
Also, just realized we live in the same area code. I'm between Daytona & Orlando.
It sounds weird, but I love vegetables. I used to be a vegetarian. It is just that my body doesn't love them. I found that removing them was worth it for me.
We're close geographically. I will probably drive through your area this weekend on my way to Disney with the family.
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It sounds weird, but I love vegetables. I used to be a vegetarian. It is just that my body doesn't love them. I found that removing them was worth it for me.
Not weird at all. It took twenty years of seeing doctors to figure out I've got autoimmune problems. Most dismissed me completely and said I was making everything it up. It was only after other family members started developing similar issues and finding out there's a family history of autoimmune diseases that I was finally taken seriously. But alas the damage was already done.
And now apparently my body doesn't or maybe never did tolerate carbs and sugars and it was causing some of issues.
Disney sounds like fun, have a good one!3 -
I try to stay under 20 net. Today was a 0 carb day. Yesterday was 15. My protein goal is 175 g, and I meet or exceed that "most" of the time.2
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I have my carbs set at 50. Mostly I don't get that high. Sometimes I do. Sometimes I have pizza and still stay under (thin crust, lol).3
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I shoot for 30g of carbs and 60g of protein. I almost always go over on protein. I love meat. But lately, I am finding that my weight loss rate is slowing down. I am getting closer to where my body tends to plateau, though it's still too heavy due to back and ankle issues.
mmultanen, it's interesting that you find you lose more when eating more protein. I was wondering if it were the opposite. Maybe I actually am gaining some muscle at the gym.2 -
I'm about 4 weeks into learning about keto lifestyle. So far I love it. I stay at 30 carbs and occasionally go over..but alot days I barely have 16..I lost 14 pounds and I am so happy ..I have a coke zero every morning along with bullet proof octine oil, fiber, omega 3 and probiotics.. the octine oil has been worth every penny..i never was much on sweets except cake..that's the hardest thing to not want but I'm doing it...I also miss potatoes the worst and pasta..other than that I love it..I think just trying to stay as low on carbs as I can is working for..I always look at it like this..the average person consumes 225 to 325 carbs a day and 17 tsp of sugar..2
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So far this month I’ve averaged about 96 total grams of carbs a day and about 110 grams of protein. My diet is primarily vegetables and meat/fish with an occasional processed carb treat. I’d like to drop the carbs more and see if I drop any pounds but at this point I seem to be adding muscle more than anything.4
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@Fivepts I'm no expert, I don't even do a very good job of tracking the experimentation I've done on myself through my ways of eating. But, I am really sensitive to how my body is losing weight. There's really only 3 things you can lose when you decrease body mass: muscle, fat, water. My goal is fat reduction, not just body mass reduction so, I don't want to lose the muscle mass if possible and the best way to do that is ensure I'm feeding it.
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I try to stay at 24 total carbs or less right now. I counted net carbs a while back and that was good too. 3
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For the last 4 weeks, I've been staying well in Ketosis on an average of 35 grams a day. I'm glad I haven't had to go lower as it allows me some veg and a little fruit, not to mention the occasional keto friendly dessert.5
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I have been averaging around 60/day. Mostly from veg. and some fruit and nuts. I intermittent fast 16/8 and My ketones during the morning is between 1 and 2 mmol. I am fairly active and strength train 4 days a week. I guess that depletes the carbs fairly quickly.
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Around 20-30 net a day. Mostly from veggies and 3 grams every evening from an enlightened ice cream bar which I cannot live without-yum!0
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20 or less0
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50 grams0
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25 total carbs per day.
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I was "ketoing" for the first 4 or 5 weeks at 20 or less, but knew I would "fall off" if I kept at it. I am now shooting for 50 total carbs, but occasionally take the net carb approach. I bought some "low carb" bread (net 3 carbs per slice) and some low carb pro granola (Net 2 carbs per serving). I will have to see how it goes, and don't plan to have these every day, but if I crave a BLT, I will use the bread. Time will tell. Meantime, I joined a "lose fat party", so it isn't based on pounds lost, but fat lost. That ends next Friday, so I am anxious to see the results, since my last weight loss was 10 ounces (LOL) in two weeks, but wondering on the fat loss since pants are much looser.2
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About 20 net0
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@mkrefting; what brand of bread is 3 net carbs? I’ve been buying Sara Lee 45 calorie but it’s 6.5 net carbs0
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I bought the seed bread and also the pro granola, and both are very good. I have only had the bread toasted though, and a bit expensive, but the 3 loaves should probably last 2 to 3 months. https://julianbakery.com/1
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I have upped my protein based on the advice here. I am back to losing. Thanks!!!7
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@mkrefting; what brand of bread is 3 net carbs? I’ve been buying Sara Lee 45 calorie but it’s 6.5 net carbs
I messed up, the seed bread has 2 Net carbs (not 3). 8 total carbs with 6 grams fiber. The progranola is cinnamon vanilla flavored and can also be used as cereal. It has 14 carbs per serving and 12 grams fiber, so 2 NET carbs. I saw a post looking for a cereal substitute somewhere but can't find that post. I realize true keto diet can't have this, but for low carbers that take fiber into consideration, these are some great items.4 -
20-25 net. This is my first time really aiming this low as previously I was at 35-50 net carbs, but I'm trying this for a while to really get better control on my eating habits. One week in and I feel better already.2
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My goal is to stay under 100 grams net. I entered ketosis very quickly on 50 net carbs a day and I lost almost 60 pounds. I want to avoid ketosis, so I eat more carbs now.
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This is has been a great read!! I am constantly worried about doing it "wrong". Thanks all!1
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25 total. This is what I need to achieve ketosis. This might have to do with a damaged metabolism from being morbidly obese for most of my life. When I achieve my goal healthy weight I will attempt to add a few more carb grams but will not be surprised if 25g/day is my limit. The rewards of eating a high carby diet most of my life.5
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kimmydear, I want to control my eating habit too ,so, 20-30 net carbs for me.1
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I did one year of strict, clean keto and kept my carbs under 20g/day. It was easy enough for me, but after a while I did miss eating a wider variety of veggies, fruits and nuts.
I struggled for months to get back on track, so I raised my daily cap to 50g. I needed that for "mental" comfort and flexibility. It only took a few days before I was back under 30g average!
Now that I'm back on track and feeling strong again, I'm leaving my carb cap at 35g/day. I know I'll almost always be under, but it's nice to know I can have an extra helping of veggies, a piece of fruit or spoonful of nut butter and still be on plan 3
