Is there a maz number of carbs I should try and stay under per day?

DS 2/14/12

I know for protein I should be hitting 120 am I correct?  However I am not sure how many carbs I should try to stay under any response is appreciated.

Thanks

Donna

Never counted carbs; just focused on protein first, protein first, protein first.  After you getting in 120g or protein there isn't much room (or time) for many carbs as long as you stay away from sugary liquids such as soda, juice or milkshakes. Maybe someone else can answer the number of carbs question.

Exactly what my doctor told me. Focus on protein first and don't worry about carbs. I figure at this stage it's because I can't eat much anyway. Overall some guidance would be appreciated. I'm sure he'll get into that later.

I do rely on protein shakes to get my protein in I drink 2 per day 2 scoops in each with milk so that is where I am suffering from to many carbs I bet

I've read about people keeping them below 50 or 100g.  I don't count them either.  If I were in a long stall I might have to though.  I try and get 120g protein minimum and that only leaves limited room for carbs so long as you don't drink them as puppysweets said.

I have been keeping them under 50g per day.  You don't have to count them at the moment but I remember my surgeon saying that this is the time where I should be developing new habits to take me through the long haul.  I am a carb ***** and I know if I don't get into the habit of tracking carbs, they will sneak up on me.

Renee

During my losing phase-- 120+ grams of protein and under 50 grams of carbs. It's easier for me to stay under 70 than 50 though and I computed net carbs rather than total carbs. Net is the grams of carbs after subtracting fiber and sugar alcohols.

--gina

I've been wondering if I should count net carbs, all carbs, or sugars...

Yes, unless just gnawing meat off the carcass 50 or less seems kind of difficult.

I am sorry I do not know what this is can I find net carbs on food packaging?  So I take the total carbs and subtract fiber and what are sugar alcohols?

Thanks

Donna

PS perhaps I need to retink my protein shakes with milk:(