Carb Help Please

sandown12
sandown12 Posts: 648 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi Im not clued up on carbs I have done cambridge diet lighterlife atkins and I know theres bad carbs good carbs know what they are etc,I have pcos so carbs arent my friends but I know we need good carbs.
I see some people have put they have a carb total a day Im needing to lose 100lbs so what would my carb total be to aim for good weightloss how do I work it our sorry am very confused saw someone put carb no higher than 130 ???

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  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
    I found this article VERY helpful. Here is the link. It gives you the formula to figure out you protein,fat and carbs for each day.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/553149-healthy-eating-101-improve-your-fat-loss-and-muscle-gain/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=012712
  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
    There is no metabolic advantage to cutting carbs. Unless you have diabetes or PCOS, there is no need to cut them. Make sure you have adequate intake of fats and protein, then you can fill the rest in with carbs.

    I don't believe in good carbs or bad carbs...it all depends on the composition of your diet. I eat "bad" carbs all the time.
  • lisasays
    lisasays Posts: 142 Member
    Eat whole, unprocessed carbs like brown rice, whole grain pasta, brown rice pasta, shredded wheat, whole wheat couscous etc.
    Your body will thank you!
  • naner61
    naner61 Posts: 85
    :smile: Everyone is different and there is not hard and fast rule on carbs but everyone has an opinion...and here is mine.

    For me personally I stick to non gluten carbs ( which basically is I get my carbs and fiber from fruit and vegetables because gluten bloats and extends my stomach as well as stuffs up my sinuses) I mix those with protein, and fats and that is what makes me feel good and keeps me within my 1800-2000 calorie day. The main thing is to listen to your body which means you may have to do some experimenting to see what works for you. Hope this helps! Good luck :happy:
  • crobinson0923
    crobinson0923 Posts: 57
    this was a very helpful website... thank you
  • sandown12
    sandown12 Posts: 648 Member
    Hi thanks for all your help,I do have PCOS and lose slowly cant eat a diet of high carbs or I dont lose,will stick to healthy foods calorie counting as I learnt quiet alot doing weightwatcher over the years (just not how to keep it off) x
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