Question:
How many carbs a day?

Hi folks. I was wondering of those who eat high protein low carbs, what do you try to keep your carb count at? I had followed Atkins for about 8 months the year before last and kept my carbs at about 30-35g and lost 50lbs. The only problem with that is (the reason I gained all my weight back and had wls) that food balance grosses me out. I have never been much of a meat lover...and I know other protein sources such as beens are high in carbs. Also, do you all count calories as well as grams of carbs? I never did when I was following Atkins. I do count now and am eating about 1350 calories a day average. Which I believe is a little high for being almost 5 months post op. How about fat...is that something you carb counters consider...do you eat regular salad dressing, butter, cheeses? I don't dump on any of these things...I have been using the lower fat alternatives...but I know they are higher in carbs...arghhh how confusing...Any advice would be greatly appreciated. -Kim    — KimBo36 (posted on December 12, 2001)

December 12, 2001
Carb counters don't count fat. Salad dressings that are "low fat" are "high carb". I just purchased Atkins Carb counter at my local Meijers. It is great! I was told by my doctor, that to maintain a weight loss, we should limit our carbs to 25 to 30 grams per day. Hope this helps ......... Atkins book can be ordered online...... it's just $4.95. http://shop.barnesandnoble.com/bookSearch/isbnInquiry.asp?sourceid=00013038424721173080&ISBN=0871318156&bfdate=12-12-2001+21:04:59
   — Phiddy B.

December 12, 2001
I drink my protein, I stick to "real" not low fat-products have more salt and sugar usually. I eat fresh veggies and small amount of fruit. I tolerate ham easier than chix or beef, even tho ham is saltier, I have to be careful or I swell up some. I am usually more concerned how many carbs are in products and if you check, if high in carbs usually too high in sugar.
   — acluff

December 12, 2001
I don't count protein foods toward my protein, only protein supps. I avoid sugar, but not complex carbs. I do not eat "low fat" or use the fat free products because they're higher in sugars, we malabsorb fats to a degree. But I don't go hunt down greasy foods, either. I'm not much of a meat easter, and the vegtarian choices are so low in bioavailability (and then factor in malabsorption) that they were fairly useless, too. My protein is chocolate and it's fast, easy and I look forward to it. Sometimes I eat meat, but I don't HAVE to do it.
   — vitalady