Protein and Carb Intake

[tjb12309]

What is everyone's ideal carb intake a day for weight loss? I am drinking 64oz of water a day, 70g of protein and between 50-70g of carbs a day. I have gained 5lbs in a week. I am almost 2 months out and I don't know if the bigger issue is I am retaining water.

[ghost_ryder]

I hit a plateau when I switched from mostly protein shakes to half shakes and half food. I was not getting in enough protein. I would think based on what my nutritionist told me you need to increase your protein intake. I am, based on height and weight, supposed to get a minimum 110 g per day. so my hunch would be increase your proteins and lower your carbs. You should eat only proteins until you get your servings in then eat other things except carbs and sugars. Once you get the carbs down your body will hit ketosis and start to burn fat instead of the carbs and sugars you are putting in.

[Pam G]

I'm TRYING to stay under 20 gms of net carbs/day. It's sooooo hard! I've been under 35 g/day for the past 5 days and I've seemed to hit a stall.

[lindagal]

WOW, tjb12309, you've lost over 100 lbs and your surgery was only 2 months ago??? At 70g protein and 60g carb that's only 520 cal!


I'm almost 5 months out. I'm averaging the following:
protein 75 g 300 cal
carb 100g 400 cal
fat 50g 450 cal
total 1150 cal
I'm losing about 9-10 lbs per month. I walk at least 20 min. a day and I do Zumba a few times per week. My nutritionist wants me closer to 1000 calories so I need to cut out a few more carbs!

[Pam G]

I was at 20 net carbs, and then I ate a fun sized almond joy at our schools fall festival....sigh.

Guess I'll never be a "fat burning machine"

[Muted_Tummy]

I eat by tracking all macros to eat percentages.

in 1100 calories, I try to eat 35 - 40% protein (well over 80 grams), 25 - 30% fats and 30 - 40% carbs. Perfect ratio is 40, 30, 30. I am usually between 80 and 110 carbs. I lose steadily. I am at 5 months.

[WANAGL]

My Bariatric "team" (Dr, RN coordinator, nutritionist) is my go-to for these questions. They're knowledgeable about ME and MY health; MY individual needs.

That being said...

At weight loss phase, Carbs (from veggies only) under 20g, Protein 80g - 100g, Liquids 100oz -120oz.

I hope this helps...

Best of luck as you continue your journey!