Carb Question???

Karen H.
on 12/23/15 2:34 pm

VSG on 12/08/14

My NUT tells me I should be eating between 80-100 grams of carbs a day. Same amount for protein as well.

I am 58, reached my goal of 138, but planning on losing 3 more pounds to give me wiggle room.

I am curious of those of you who have reached your goal, how many carbs are you aiming for as compared to your protein intake?? I know I need to add my carbs in "slowly" by eating the good carbs , veggies and fruit. Would love to hear from others. Thanks!!

sonyah
on 12/25/15 10:27 pm - tacoma, WA

Depends on your exercise. I had to introduce carbs because I started running. I stick to sweet potatoes, brown rice, low glycemic pasta. Of course veggies

sonyah
on 12/25/15 10:28 pm - tacoma, WA

Depends on your exercise. I had to introduce carbs because I started running. I stick to sweet potatoes, brown rice, low glycemic pasta. Of course veggies

Bonroxie19
on 12/27/15 8:47 pm

hi there,

i also was told by my nut to add back carbs she recommended good grains. couscous, barley, buckwheat, quinoua. they are all carbs but excellent carbs. plus one serving is 1/4 cup. i am only 11 months out so i really cannot eat that much yet.

i am a heavy exerciser. I run 25 to 35 miles a week plus other workouts.

i still like to stay around 50 grams of carbs a day.

RNY the best thing i ever did for myself.

Bonnie RNY 2/11/15 by Dr. Takahaski

5'3" SW 230 pounds, GW per Dr. Takahaski 150 pounds, CW 132 pounds (10/1/17)

BMI 19% Bod Pod test 1/29/17 13.1 mile half marathon, 1 hour 59 mins (8/21/2017)

H.A.L.A B.
on 12/28/15 4:06 am

RNY on 05/14/08

It depends. On your level of activity, what food, plus how sensitive you are to carbs.

Most of the time I need to give up on starchy or sweet carbs . Like the one in grains, most fruits, even beans. They affect my Blood sugar too much, and not only can cause a RH episode in me, but make me really hungry after.. Trigger my carbs cravings.

Carbs from non starchy veggies, some nuts, and some berries are more compatible with my body..

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

cappy11448
on 1/4/16 6:06 am

If I ate that many carbs, I'd have wicked food cravings. During weight loss, I kept my carb below 25 g per day. That means all my carbs came from dairy and low carb veggies. This worked for me.

My program let me eat more carbs, but I didn't because I knew it was not a good choice for me. I'd suggest trying really low carb for a while and see how it works for you. Then you can add carbs back and see how it feels. Some people are more sensitive to carbs than others.

Best of luck,

Carol