[sunshine900]

Hi everyone!! I have a question regarding carbs, my average for the past two months in my meals every day is about 48% carbs. Is that too much?

[aphil]

Some members here forcus on percentages a lot...but I am a little different. I think what is the most important, is WHAT the actual foods are that you are consuming-rather than the percentages of carb grams, fat grams, etc.

What I mean is, someone could have a lower fat or carb percentage than you...but if your carbs are coming from vegetables, fruits, and whole grains-it is healthier than someone who has a lower carb percentage-but their carbs came from 100 Calorie Packs of little snacky things. Does that make sense?

You can have a "perfect" diet as far as percentages of everything and the calories...but if the foods aren't that great, then it is only part of the story. Someone can have 20-30% of the fat in their diet come from nuts and olive oil, or it can come from sausage and donuts.

I would concentrate more on the QUALITY of the food that you eat, rather than the percentages of this and that-especially if you are looking not just for weight loss, but optimal health.

[Kilketay]

Everyone has a different theory on the best proportion of carbs/protein/fat. Personally, I just try to eat mostly high-quality carbs (whole grains, fruits) avoiding lower-quality carbs (sugars, refined flour) and not worry about percentages. I find that I average around 50% carbs that way. Works for me!

[zenor77]

I don't think carbs are as evil as some make them out to be. That said, everyone is different and needs to follow what works for them.

I agree that it's probably more important where your carbs are coming from. Are they coming from whole grains? Fruit? I don't think you should limit healthy (whole grain, whole fruits & veg) carbs. Personally I try to stay away from too many refined carbs, but I do have a little on occasion.

[Natalia]

how is your eating plan working for you?
Are you happy and satisfied?
Or are you having some cravings?
Is the weight hanging on forever and it takes a ton of effort just to get off a lb?

If everything is working fine then leave your precentages as they are.
If you are having cravings, or the weight is very stubborn, you could try knocking back the carb count a bit and replace it with protein.
Some people are so carb sensitive that it makes it harder to lose weight when they ingest even moderate "healthy" amounts of carbs..

I think mine averages around 40% carb, and honestly I cant beleive I am losing on that as I always considered myself extremely carb sensitive, but my cals are low and I do work out as well. PLus the 40% is not from frosting and wine gums, its from real food with a mostly low GI.