Just curious on everyone's carb count intake daily. My doctor tells me to stay between 30-40 but I try to keep it btw 20-30. What about everyone else ??

I don't really count my carbs, just my calories. I eat more carbs when I feel like my body needs some, which isn't every day. Usually I consume in small amounts, something like whole grain bread or brown rice.

I just today went to my doctor and my NUT for my 9 month appointment. I just have 5 more lbs. til my goal and I was asking about number of carbs and calories to maintain. I was told by both that until I lose my final 5 lbs., I need to stay between 800-1.000 calories and then move up to 1,200 when I get to goal to maintain. The carbs should be at no more than 60g per day while still losing and when at goal, should not exceed 150g per day. I am not even close to either! I can barely get in 900 caloires a day and I don't even get in 30g per day. I hope I can start to eat more!

I try to stay under 40...if I go over 40, I will workout that day so I can have more carbs....carbs are okay....as long as you eat complex carbs...not simple sugars....

I think mine are under 20 because I stick mostly to pure proteins like chicken or salmon and shakes. The reason for the ambivelance is because I only track protein gram counts and liquid ounce counts. I might increase the carbs soon to include more low glycemic foods, but for now I have a good thing going. Calories are probably around 600- 800 calories and I am never hungry or tired because of eating 6 times a day in small amounts ( 3 oz solid protein or 8 oz shakes with water). Good luck.

I have started the process for the gastric sleve, very nervous about the process and the can and cant eats afterwards can I please get some advice

I have started the process for the gastric sleve, very nervous about the process and the can and cant eats afterwards can I please get some advice

Don't be nervous. When you get to regular foods, you should be able to eat anything if your sleeve handles it. I am a little over 10 months out and to my goal. I can eat anything! My sleeve must be made of steel cuz nothing bothers it. There may be some things you find you don't even want anymore. In my case, my taste buds changed a little. You will just need to eat much less (because you have to cuz you can't eat a lot) and eat in moderation, and drink a lot. You will be able to go out to eat and everything with no problem, so everything will be fine. Don't even think now of what you will be able to eat later. Think about how much healthier you will be and what great things you are doing for your body and the rest of your life. Good luck on your journey!

Don't be nervous. When you get to regular foods, you should be able to eat anything if your sleeve handles it. I am a little over 10 months out and to my goal. I can eat anything! My sleeve must be made of steel cuz nothing bothers it. There may be some things you find you don't even want anymore. In my case, my taste buds changed a little. You will just need to eat much less (because you have to cuz you can't eat a lot) and eat in moderation, and drink a lot. You will be able to go out to eat and everything with no problem, so everything will be fine. Don't even think now of what you will be able to eat later. Think about how much healthier you will be and what great things you are doing for your body and the rest of your life. Good luck on your journey!

Thank you so mcuh for the information

I keep mine below 30 grams/day.

I don't have a NUT so I wasn't advised on an exact number.. just to keep it low and eat protein first and avoid 'sugar'. I just looked at my MFP and I've been getting anywhere from 40-90 grams of carbs/day. I also get 60-80 grams protein and all my water and vitamins. I typically get 500-800 cal/day, usually closer to 700-800 range for the last couple weeks. I had surgery on 9-14-12 and weighed 264 the week of surgery... today I weigh 225 lbs.. so it's working very well for me!

I'm six months out and my usual carb count is around 30g or so, sometimes a little higher. I eat mostly pure protein, but I also eat yogurt, drink milk, and eat fruit so that's where my carbs come from. I'm still not eating bread or rice, etc., and won't until I get to maintenance. I've tried breads and rice, etc., and I tolerate them just fine, but they are so filling and so I choose protein mostly.

I'm six months out and my usual carb count is around 30g or so, sometimes a little higher. I eat mostly pure Protein, but I also eat yogurt, drink milk, and eat fruit so that's where my carbs come from. I'm still not eating bread or rice, etc., and won't until I get to maintenance. I've tried breads and rice, etc., and I tolerate them just fine, but they are so filling and so I choose protein mostly.

now I'm gonna have to go look at where my carbs are coming from because I'm eating the same.. Protein shakes with fat free milk, some fruit, FF cottage cheese, FF string cheese, SF popsicles on occasion, tuna and chicken salad, etc. I haven't had any bread or rice or tortillas yet and I'm not adding sugar/starches to anything..

been thinking about trying to find a bariatric nutrition class or even just an in depth class because there are SO many additives these days!!!

now I'm gonna have to go look at where my carbs are coming from because I'm eating the same.. Protein shakes with fat free milk' date=' some fruit, FF cottage cheese, FF string cheese, SF popsicles on occasion, tuna and chicken salad, etc. I haven't had any bread or rice or tortillas yet and I'm not adding sugar/starches to anything..

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My Fitness Pal will show you the nutritional content of everything you eat. It's a great tool!

I do 60 carbs a day. I work out 6 hours a week. I could not live on 20 or 30 a day and feel well . I make sure 80% are complex carbs. Makes a huge difference.

I do 60 carbs a day. I work out 6 hours a week. I could not live on 20 or 30 a day and feel well . I make sure 80% are complex carbs. Makes a huge difference.

I don't work out yet so could explain how 20 carbs a day works for me. My energy levels are normal, but I am no energizer bunny yet. I have enough energy to feel pretty goof from 5 am to 9 or 10 pm. I do walk a lot. It has been working great so far. I think exercise that some are doing is a little extreme and overrated. 3 hours a day 6-7 days a week. Sorry, I cannot devote that amount of time, only about an hour for hilly and brisk walking. I am sweating at end so feel like I am getting a good hour of exercise and my dog loves it. Down 115 since 7-2 with 40 to go. No lose skin (

120+ oz of Protein daily might be helping with this). I am getting quite lean and have a good muscle tone everywhere. I used to be an exercise junky when heavier before sleeve, but it didn't really do anything when diet was screwed up with too much food and the wrong type of food. I would exercise for 2-3 hours a day on treadmill and ellyptical. I am glad current plan is working for me. I encourage others to find something that works for them. I am sharing my plan in case it helps someone.

My current doc does not focus on carbs as long as they're complex (ie fruits, vegis, Beans, dairy, etc). I watch fat and sugar levels but don't worry about carbs. Just for fun I did look the other day and even with a couple glasses of milk I'm still basically under 50 or so each day, sometimes more, most often less.

Carbs get a bad name because of processed foods, ie white bread and candy. good carbs are part of a balanced diet and not something to be afraid of.