I am two weeks post-op and getting into processed foods, so I need to watch my carbs for the first time in a while...how many grams of carbs are people trying to stay under for maximum loss? I am doing fine getting my liquids and Protein in, but worry I am going over in carbs (60 g yesterday). I am struggling between really wanting to be low carb for fat burning but also wanting fruit and being tired of the artificial sweetners. If you are willing to share, please do. Thanks!

I don't track carbs, for better or worse. Some people may say that has contributed to my slow rate of loss. But on the days that I have spot-checked my nutrition, I've been around maybe 25-45 or so net carbs? I always just make sure I get my 100 grams of protein a day, which doesn't leave much room for carbs anyway.

I'm no expert, but I asked this during my NUT consult today. She didn't give me a specific number, but said to keep it lower than your protein.

Hi my name is Carlya and I am new . I was sleeved April 16th and yet to have a bowel movement. I have tried everything but nothing works. Any suggestions?

I don't go over 25-30 Max. If I seem to go a few days with less than 20, I'll increase the carbs to keep the weight loss consistent. I'll make a pizza on a low carb pita or have a few crackers with cheese or a baked potato

Carly,

This seems to be an issue with a lot of people. Some say miralax, others prune juice. I personally like smooth move tea... Sold at Safeway or health stores or GNC.

Best of luck. There is a good amount of advice and lots of questions here. I think the site is great for motivation!

I try to keep them under 30.

Carbs under 30 - 50 on strength training days.

Carlya54, go to the search box and type in CONSTIPATION. Then click on the little itty bitty down arrow which will open up a drop-down menu. Click on FORUMS and then the search magnifying glass. This will bring up other threads on constipation. That first bowel movement after starting soft foods can be like passing a watermelon through a straw. I used Miralax in and on everything, drank Smooth Move Tea at bedtime, and drank prune juice if I feel like I was not getting enough progress. When you are able, eat 1/2 an apple after supper. There are lots of things you can do.

I was told to look at the type of carbs not necessarily the amount, other than to make sure it was less than my protein. If I am going to have carbs they are supposed to be fruit, vegetables, or good grains. I look more at my sugar than my carbs.

I don't look at carbs. I was told to look at sugars per serving. If it is more than 2 grams of sugar per serving then I look at where the sugar comes from in the ingredient list. If it is certain types of sugar or more than the 5th item down I don't worry about it. Basically if the sugar comes from lactose or fructose I am good with some restrictions on fruit juice. My NUT said to also look at the sugars for my serving size so if a serving is 1 cup but I only eat half of that then I can halve the sugar listed.

The sugars I avoid in the first 5 ingredients are things like: sugar, corn syrup, rice syrup, honey, glucose, dextrose, brown sugar.

I am not doing a great job of explaining this. It isn't as complicated as it sounds. Mostly because I eat meat, cheese, vegetables and avoid most processed foods. Yogurt is my one exception. I just get the Chobani 100 greek yogurt.

I also don't count calories.

My nut has us on absolutely no carbs for a year! Except what comes in 1/2 cup of plain oatmeal which is 27grams or 1gram of sugar. We can also have a banana or apple which is about 27 so my guess is 60g max

Anything over forty and it will slow down my weight loss

My nut has us on absolutely no carbs for a year! Except what comes in 1/2 cup of plain oatmeal which is 27grams or 1gram of sugar. We can also have a banana or apple which is about 27 so my guess is 60g max

I think maybe your nutritionist is referring to foods that are primarily carbs? Not including foods that have incidental carbs like dairy (yogert, cheese, milk) and nuts and nut butter? Is that possible? What about vegetables? What about beans/legumes?

I can't imagine a nut saying no carbs at all for a year! I can imagine one saying no bread/rice/potatoes/eric.

I don't look at carbs. I was told to look at sugars per serving. If it is more than 2 grams of sugar per serving then I look at where the sugar comes from in the ingredient list. If it is certain types of sugar or more than the 5th item down I don't worry about it. Basically if the sugar comes from lactose or fructose I am good with some restrictions on fruit juice. My NUT said to also look at the sugars for my serving size so if a serving is 1 cup but I only eat half of that then I can halve the sugar listed.

The sugars I avoid in the first 5 ingredients are things like: sugar, corn syrup, rice syrup, honey, glucose, dextrose, brown sugar.

I am not doing a great job of explaining this. It isn't as complicated as it sounds. Mostly because I eat meat, cheese, vegetables and avoid most processed foods. Yogurt is my one exception. I just get the Chobani 100 greek yogurt.

I also don't count calories.

yep, same doc same plan! Same Nut!

@@Carlya54 psyllium husk fiber, magnesium citrate, super aloe capsules, lots of water...

Benefit in with any liquid you drink. Works smoothly and no taste.

Benefiber.