I'm seeing lots of comments about carbs. My NUT stressed protein and gave me protein goal, but really didn't say much about carbs. I'm doing mostly protein shakes with skim milk and Greek yogurts at this point. Both seem to be high in carbs. Just wondering what a daily limit of carbs should be?

I'm seeing lots of comments about carbs. My NUT stressed protein and gave me protein goal, but really didn't say much about carbs. I'm doing mostly protein shakes with skim milk and Greek yogurts at this point. Both seem to be high in carbs. Just wondering what a daily limit of carbs should be?

I keep mine at 60 or below. I am at 11.5 months and down 120 pounds. I eat good carbs not pasta and bread. Just veggies.

I limited my carbs early in to 20-30 and I really felt bad - very low energy. (I did this on my own, not at the advice of my NUT.)

I have found that I'm comfortable in the 40-60 range, but it also depends on the carb. All carbs are NOT created equal!

Bad carbs for me are breads, Pasta, sweets, flour, basically, anything processed. If I have these, it triggers my hunger and I want more and more food.

Good carbs for me are low-glycemic fruits (mostly berries) and veggies (broccoli, bell peppers, cauliflower). I also eat Beans which are also a good source of Protein and Fiber (beans are carby, so I limit to less than 1/4 cup).

Hope this helps!

To lower the amount of carbs in the foods you mentioned, use Water for the Protein shakes instead of milk and look for the low carb yogurts. I like the Dannon light & fit greek yogurt. a serving has 12 g protein, 8 g carb and no fat (80 cal)

I do eat the Dannon light and fit Greek yogurts. I have tried drinking protein shakes with water instead of milk and I cannot stand them that way. I'm usually around 40 carbs per day and was just wondering if that's too high. But from the responses I've seen, I think I'm ok. Thanks to everyone for the input!

I seem to be good with 40-60 grams per day, too. It's hard to go lower and still get fiber, which is necessary. I read that for each gram of dietary fiber you eat, you can subtract a gram of carbs to get your net carb intake. Also, have you tried unsweetened almond milk in your protein shakes? Less carbs than cow's milk...

I have a child with tree nut allergies, so I am leary to keep Almond Milk in the fridge just in case he accidentally uses it. But, I may have to give it a try and just put it on a different shelf than his milk. Thank you for suggestions. :-)

I cut down dairy, specifically milk and I've noticed my weight doesn't fluctuate like it used to...up two pounds, down two pounds. I started using unsweetened almond milk in my shakes mixing half Water and half almond milk - it gives it a nice flavor. I really don't miss the milk any more!

I lost ok, but not great, keeping below 60 grams of carbs. I think people have different tolerances to carbs. Some people may need to stay below 50 or 40 to lose weight at their preferred rate. Some may do best below 20 for maximum loss.

I have a child with tree nut allergies, so I am leary to keep Almond Milk in the fridge just in case he accidentally uses it. But, I may have to give it a try and just put it on a different shelf than his milk. Thank you for suggestions. :-)

You can buy low carb milk to use in your protein shakes.

I have always used real milk to mix my shakes and and dilute the Premier RTD shakes (find them too thick and sweet to drink straight). I also drink a lot of diluted fruit juices and I put bananas and berries in my Protein shakes. I was a little lactose intolerant for a couple months postop, so I used lactaid milk. I never saw the point of Almond milk because it basically has no protein.

I've never counted calories or carbs so I have no idea how many grams I get in. But in any case, I've never limited "good" carbs...veggies, fruit, dairy, and whole grains. I'm below goal at 6 months out, so it works for me.

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You can buy low carb milk to use in your protein shakes.