Too many carbs??

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libragirl1014
libragirl1014 Posts: 2
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I just joined and my calories per day are 1200 and my carbs are 165..that seem like a LOT to me....any feedback on this?

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  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
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    I'm sure you will get an avalanche of feedback.

    Personally, I don't worry about the quantity of carbs, my main concern is the QUALITY of carbs. Sure, some carbs junk - not ALL carbs are bad. But if you have medical issues that preclude you from eating carbs, then you should adjust the settings in MFP.

    Think of your diet in terms of LIFESTYLE changes. Can you be low carb forever? Learn how to eat properly (for you) so that you can maintain a healthy weight in the future.
  • fixeruppper
    fixeruppper Posts: 105 Member
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    Ditto!!!
  • ieishab
    ieishab Posts: 34 Member
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    Great Feedback TeaBee!

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  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
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    Then change it. Go to goal > change goals > custom then lower the carbs and increase fat and/or protein.
  • marvold13
    marvold13 Posts: 5
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    Fitnesspal does a decent job at calculating the carbs. You should be consuming about 50% of your total calculated calories from carbs. 1 gram carb = 4 calories. On your calorie intake, you should eat about 150grams of carbs is what my dietician would tell me.
  • libragirl1014
    libragirl1014 Posts: 2
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    OK, I will change it then. I wasn't aware I could.

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