How many grams of carbs to lose belly fat?

MyPresent
MyPresent Posts: 35 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi! I have readjusted my numbers to eat 35% carbs (105g), 35% protein (105g), and 30% fat (40g) since I really want to reduce belly fat! However, after reading several online articles looks like I should be eating less than 70 grams of carbs/day. Is that right? What is working for you guys?

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  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    I depends on your body. A lot of those sites that say you'd lose "belly fat" from lower carbs probably base it on the fact that a lot of people are less tolerant of certain carbs that causes bloating. You're actually losing water weight when you rid yourself of a food sensitivity.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    I'm below 30g of (net) carbs - say below 60g if you include fiber. Belly fat is moving but is last to do so, so I'm not convinced there's a magic macro split to attack the belly fat but I seem to lose well generally on low carb.

    Dr Eades has a book "6 weeks to lose the middle age belly" or some such, it has three 2 week phases - the first is low carb high protein three shakes and a meal per day.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,286 Member
    Low carb reduces water weight, not belly fat, that's a calorie thing.
  • LabRat529
    LabRat529 Posts: 1,323 Member
    Low carb reduces water weight, not belly fat, that's a calorie thing.

    This. You are not going to get rid of belly fat simply by eating low carb unless you also eat at a calorie deficit. At a calorie deficit, you'll lose fat all-over, not just on the belly, and you'll lose as dictated by your genetic make-up. You might lose that belly weight first/fast, or you might not. I lose quickest in my bust and thighs... my belly is stubborn and likes to stick around.
  • bluebird321
    bluebird321 Posts: 733 Member
    Keeping my carbs at 70 and under has worked for me since April of last year. Yes. I was at a calorie deficit, but it was easier for me with the low carb approach.

    Everyone else's mileage may vary. Good luck and keep getting opinions.
  • MyPresent
    MyPresent Posts: 35 Member
    Thanks y'all for your suggestions! This is really helpful!
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