how many carb while counting calories?
 

I am eating about 1500 calories per day and have been eating to many carbs daily. How many carbs do you eat a day? This week I am cutting out all bread and potatoes and rice and pasta. I have been eating them as long as they fit into my daily calories.I think its time to shake things up a bit.

I aim for 40% of my calories as carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fats.

Jay

I eat about 70% carbs but that is me. I don't eat much bread, rice, pasta or potatoes. I do eat a good amount of fruit though.

I just dont count them. But when I do eat a carb, its a good one. Whole grain, veggies or fruit. I will never live with out pasta or potatoes...lol

I try to keep them no higher than 50%.

I basically make sure that I hit a minimum of 30% protein and let the rest fall where they may. Looking at May so far that gives me 35% protein, 24% fat... so 41% carbs.

My spark people says get at least like 160 grams, I try to get around that much, and only from good carbs like fruits and whole grains :)

I don't usually count calories or grams, but when I occasionally check, I can be anywhere from about 45-60% carbs, and about 175-250 or so total carb grams, of which 30-50 will be fiber. I find myself eating less and less bread just naturally (I'm finding I love my grains chewier and nuttier), but I eat plenty of fruit, beans, and don't fret over starchy veggies. (I'm vegetarian).

i'm not sure if i count because i'm on a bit of a modified plan due to pcos and insulin resistance, but i'm supposed to eat 130 grams of carbs per day maximum. so usually i end up right around the 130 mark because i love carbs.

I count calories but don't count carbs. Just because of personal preference, I don't eat bread or rice. And because of their calories, I don't eat white potatoes.

As long as you are watching your caloric intake, does it matter how many of those calories are from carbs? I think we have all become too carb-phobic. Carbs can be extremely healthful foods, as long as they are not from white bread, white rice, or white pasta and the like. Or candy and junk food. I try to get a healthful balance of foods: whole grain starches, protein foods, fruits and vegetables, and some dairy. I limit my oils and fats a bit, but only because they up my caloric intake if I eat too many fat calories. I had a piece of whole grain bread with my salad at lunch, as well as a whole grain chocolate chunk cookie. I will eat wheat toast or English muffin with my eggs in the morning, or whole grain cold cereal or oatmeal. At dinner, I usually have a potato, sweet potato, brown rice, whole grain pasta, or whole grain dinner roll.

Agreed, however, some people find that diets higher in carbohydrates leave them craving more food. I love fruit, and usually have at least three servings a day. However, if I eat it on its own, it doesn't satisfy me. Add in some protein and no problems. Even good carbs (fruits, whole grains) can cause a spike in blood sugar, and the drop can leave you feeling hungry.

Thanks everyone for the advice.I will most likely really just watch potatoes and bread and pasta and rice..all the white stuff. My weight loss has slowed and i thought it might be a good time to check out the macros. I do know I cant eat fruit without a protien or else im starving a little while later. I usually eat only wholewheat bread but i think even with that I have been overdoing it.

I never counted carbs, although I try to make right choices, so the carbs I do consume are from veggies and the like. the calorie counting alone is working, so I tend to concentrate on just that.

If I eat fruit by itself, I'm usually left feeling hungry as well. So I usually use peanut butter with it. For breakfast, I'll have a banana with peaunut butter spread on it, and then about two tablespoons of rice krispies cereal on the peanut butter. That way it gives me some protein, and its a yummy crunchy snack. Peanut butter is also great with apple slices.. I know i'm a peanut butter addict. :)