So, I've been reading posts talking about carb intake and how we should be following a low carb lifestyle (which I agree with) but I'm just wondering how many carbs do you typically consume in a day, what's recommended? Is this something you track on a daily basis like you do your calories?

I personally haven't counted or tracked this, I don't eat bread, rice, Pasta, etc.so I guess in my mind that was tracking it:-) Just wondering how closely everyone monitors this.

Thanks for your input!

I don't really track (except in fitness pal-but thats more what i eat for the day) but I don't "count" my carbs for the day. I have some crackers with lunch and maybe a little bit at dinner. Hasn't had an impact on weight loss for me.

I try to concentrate on healthier choices….protein first always…and VARIETY….after all it is the spice of life…lol

For the first time in forever I don't feel like Im on a diet so Im with you @@enjoythetime i don't really focus on counting and tracking it!…and we've done okay!

Can't really vouch for post band, but I'm a long time low carber and my goal was always 20-30 after subtracting fiber/sugar alcohols (aka net carbs). that was being very strict, tho. Most of my carbs would come from vegetables or quest bars

Since being banded I've never tracked carbs.

I can eat anything in moderation except rice or apple skins.... and no carbonated beverages.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

I don't track carbs but I try to avoid them as much as possible. Rarely do I eat Pasta or sliced bread. I'll have a couple of Oroweat flatbreads a week and also some brown rice. But, I'm a sucker for fruit. I love watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, apples, blueberries. Those I struggle with.

I don't really track (except in fitness pal-but thats more what i eat for the day) but I don't "count" my carbs for the day. I have some crackers with lunch and maybe a little bit at dinner. Hasn't had an impact on weight loss for me.

I try to concentrate on healthier choices….protein first always…and VARIETY….after all it is the spice of life…lol

For the first time in forever I don't feel like Im on a diet so Im with you @@enjoythetime i don't really focus on counting and tracking it!…and we've done okay!

@@chasingadream your attitude is awesome! You rock!

I just ate an apple???? it was good

I agree with 2muchfun , that's how I also get my sweet stuff melons and fruit are delicious and you get the crunch and sweet , I also can not do most carbs or starchy foods , so I stay away from them.

I just ate an apple?de0b it was good

Lol....love this, point taken;)

Edited May 23, 201412 yr by enjoythetime

In the beginning I tracked everything...carbs, calories, measured food portions....and it only added to my frustration(s)

As I got my fills and approached the Green Zone, it was liberating to put all that behind me...forever....

My approach is this...since the band handles my hunger/appetite, and the amount of food i can eat at any on time, then it is up to me not to waste that small opportunity on junk...so all I need to do on my part is choose the best, healthiest foods available at the time....

Couple that with foods I no longer eat, such as rice, breads, red meat, etc etc...all the foods that are notoriously dangerous to the band.

It's a new lifestyle for me, not a diet...I eat small, but eat wisely...and stay active....the same lifestyle normal weight people live, but I needed surgery to get there.....and I don't care.

I should also say, I have been on so many diets over my life time, I quess I have it in my head as to what are good and bad foods, etc.....I can see how some people may have to through that learning phase.

I low carb but I don't actually count them. I don't eat anything that has over 5 net carbs for a meal. I don't eat many meals in a day. I do eat SF snacks like chocolates and ice pops. I just don't eat a lot of food in general anymore so I don't feel that it's necessary to track per say. If I get thrown out of ketosis I'll probably worry about it then

I use MFP to track nearly every day. Mostly so to be sure I'm getting enough protein since I tend to "under eat" because I'm in the green zone. (Crazy, but true). I have always been a little OCD about tracking food, calories, protein, etc, which probably comes from my 20 years on weight watchers. I'm glad I track, because it holds me accountable and keeps me from over indulging on sliders. I was told by a Dr that healthy adults should just try to keep your carbs and protein even every day. If you eat 90 grams of protein, try to stick to around 90 grams (or less) of carbs. I'm not saying that theory is 100% truth, but I have been keeping that in mind since I was banded and it seems to be working for me.