Question for the group...how many grams of carbs are you eating? I have a Realize band and track all my food consumption on their web site so I know exactly how many carbs I am consuming. But what is "normal" for us bandsters? I am going to email my nutritionist but I wanted to hear what others are consuming too.

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Good question, one I wish I could answer. But, when I got my first fill on Friday, the ARNP that filled me told me, when I told her that my Protein bars weren't helping the hunger, that in order for Protein Bars to be effective, they need to have at least 15 grams of protein.

But, she also said if they have more than 12 grams of carbs, you might as well just eat a Snickers bar.

I had not heard this....and I'm looking forward to hearing what other's respond about their carb intake.

Well, the Snickers Bar certainly sounds better!! :sad:

Alas, that was my "old" life. I only buy protein bars that have 15 or more grams of protein. I have to believe (or pretend) this is better than Snickers.

My Nutritionist said to keep it under 50 grams.

I actually just emailed my nutritionist to ask.

I am to aim for 60 gms of Protein a day, no more than 5gms of fat per serving. No more than 15 gms of carbs per serving. My book doesn't have a total for carbs in one day. Only the Protein count. It does have a liquid amount...6-8 cups per day.

I eat no more then 10 grams of whole carbs (not net) a day sometimes less. I get my protein in the things that I eat (per my Doctor) and I go to the gym daily.