i am 42 &seriously over weight,how many carbs a day should i have?
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Let me explain why most people think that carbs are the key to weight loss.  It's all about "insulin levels."   You've probably heard of insulin before and think it only applies to diabetics, but insulin is considered the hormone that causes you to store fat, so anytime you can reduce your level of insulin, you help yourself lose weight........here's how it works\n\nYour body and especially your brain need a certain amount of blood sugar to run, so eliminating sugar altogether will make you very lethargic and could possibly be dangerous.........so, the key is to keep blood sugar levels at a steady low and never let it spike UP.\n\nWhen your blood sugar suddenly spikes up, your pancreas releases insulin to bring your blood sugar level back down to normal.    The insulin does bring your blood sugar level down BUT it also causes your body to store fat.  Insulin is like a KEY to your fat cells.  The more insulin you have flowing in your veins, the more like the key will be used and fat will be stored.   So, in order to keep your insulin levels as low as possible, you need to keep the high spikes from occurring.  Notice, I did not say to totally eliminate sugar and carbs......just keep the HIGH spikes from occurring and it is high spikes which cause your pancreas to release insulin.\n\nGet  a book which lists foods and their "glycemic index."  A food's glycemic index tells you how fast the particular food will spike your blood sugar.  The higher the number, the faster the blood sugar would spike and therefore cause insulin release.  If you use this book and stick to foods with a lower glycemic index, you are less likely to release insulin and therefore can keep your body supplied with a steady LOW dose of sugar without setting off pancreas and insulin releases.\n\nMost people associate high blood sugar spikes with cake and cookies, and they will spike it high, but did you know that eating a white potato can spike it even faster than chocolate cake???  There you are, thinking you are being healthy, and the baked potato is spiking your blood sugar causing you to release insulin and making you fat.    Although white potatoes are considered high glycemic, sweet potatoes are actually considered a lower glycemic as long as you don't use any added sugars when preparing.\n\nI could go on and on, but you get the idea.  It's actually very simple to control your weight once you learn that is it actually "insulin" that you want to control.\n\nGood luck!\nRobin_in_Tennessee
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I don't buy into no-carb and low-carb dieting. Carbs are essential for proper brain and liver function. Seriously, what kind of diet tells you not to eat an apple or carrot sticks because of carb content? And yet you can eat fried chicken and bacon to your hearts content?\n\nI would recommend instead that you research weight watchers and gain an understanding of portion sizes. Also, a simple switch to diet soda helps, too. Most people don't understand  or think to note how many calories they are sucking down when they get a 44 oz soda from down the street....
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Too many simple carbs. Go with more protein & more complex carbs, while avoiding simple carbs.
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I do know quite a bit about Carbohydrates, I have been doing a low carb diet for nearly 3 years,  What would you like to know!?
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Have you not discussed this with a doctor or nurse? Do you have a blood glucose meter? You should.\n\nI'm type 2; my doctor recommends 50 carbs per meal, three times a day. Best carbs are complex carbs (potatos and the like); avoid simple sugars (they're traumatic to the system). At least the minimum daily of fiber (25 grms), more is better. Drink plenty of water. Veggies are good snacks; salad is a good filler when you feel hungry, for a snack. There are a lot of foods that used to be "forbidden," but now have low-carb versions -- even ice cream. Take blood sugar reading mornings after you wake up. If below 72, drink a small glass of juice to bring your blood sugar up, then eat your morning meal.
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If you are not trying to go on a low carb diet it doesn't matter, but you should get about a third of your calories from carbs, which would be 100 g of carbs a day.  If you are going for low carbs, keep under 30 a day, even as low as 15 a day.
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http://www.calorie-count.com/\n\nIf you check out that site, it will give you a free account, with a number of calories you should eat to mantain your weight, the exact percent of protein/carbs/fat isn't all that important, the carbs should be about 50-60% fat low 20s and portein in the high 20s-30s. And the site will give you a pie chart of them, and keeps track of fiber and what not. And there's a message board if you need to ask questions or just want to talk. It has a database of foods and activities to keep track of everything you eat and do. And sooo much more. Check it out. :)
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The Atkins and South Beach diets advocate keeping under 20 grams net carbs/day, but only during the Induction Phase (which is the first 2 weeks).  This is just to shift your metabolism into fat-burning mode (so the theory goes).  \n\nAfter that, you are supposed to increase your carb intake so that you don't lose weight too fast.  But you still aren't allowed to go carb-wild.
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Talk to your doctor about getting a referral to a registered dietician or nutritionist -- someone who specializes in meal planning and diet management. Everyone's body is unique in the amount of nutrition needed on a daily basis. An expert in the area would be your best option for receiving safe, reliable information on this subject. \n\nSome basic pointers for the high blood sugar (hyperglycemic) eater:\n++ Avoid foods that are high in sugar content. Don't cut sugar out of your diet completely, but keep your intake to a minimum. Your body needs some sugar in order to have energy.\n++ Avoid foods that are high in carbohydrates. Carbs are metabolized as sugars and can cause hyperglycemia just like eating sugar. Avoid starchy foods as much as possible. Pasta and potatoes are the worst... with white bread coming in a close second. \n++ Keep your intake of fried, fatty foods to a minimum. High cholesterol goes hand in hand with diabetes.\n++ Keep an eye out for your sodium / salt intake. High blood pressure is another one of those pesky conditions that can come with diabetes. \n\nDon't make any drastic changes to your diet. Instead, settle for gradual decreases. \n\nAgain, talk to your doctor before making any diet changes. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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Diets alone seldom work long term...I suggest a complete lifestyle change...\nLimit your total carbohydrate intake to 80 grams a day...( Read the labels on your food to get the numbers, and add 'em up )\nI have found that fruits, nuts and high protien does the trick for me...\nImportant also is to get your body burning fat...That takes enough exercise 3 times weekly to make yourself BREATHE HARD...The weight just begins to MELT off..:D
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Cut back on carbs and you can lose tons of weight in 14 days.  I lost 20 pounds.  No joke.
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I decreased mine from over 600 to about 150. Here's how: diet, exercise, supplementation. In order now:\n1) Diet. I didn't do no carb, but I did cut out all bad carbs. Eat only low glycemic index carbs. Get adequate protein. 2) Excercise. I went from being sedentary to running a full 26.2 mile marathon. While helpful, I'm sure that you can do just fine by walking briskly 5 days a week, 45 minutes to an hour a day. 3) Supplementation. Lot's of quackery to avoid here. I basically only looked at peer reviewed medical journals (JAMA, Lancet, NEJM, etc). Here's what I take, your mileage may vary: one good mult-vitatmin/multi-mineral. In addition, 3 fish oil capsules, 2 garlic pills, 1000mg non flush Niacin, 1600mcg Folic Acid, 1 buffered aspirin, 2 flax oil pills. I think that's it. If you buy your stuff at Wal-Mart, it's pretty cheap. There may be doubters, but the proof is in the pudding, so to speak. It's hard to argue with the results. Good luck.
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dont listen to the first reply............everything is so loaded with carbs, it sucks...carbs are the enemy and you should always try to eat as few as possible, any doctor will tell you the same....it dont mean starving yourself or eating only meat, not at all........you should not go on any diet fad or program, the only thing you need to do is cut the sugar and eat as few carbs as you can...this dont mean spending money on expensive low carb crap....just do this......make sure you drink AT LEAST 8 glasses of water a day, buy yourself one of those 32oz water jug things and drink 2 daily...also, when you go to serve yourself, just serve like normal then take half off the plate and put it back, or if your at a restaurant, when you get your order, put half in a too go box before you eat, even if its fast food or sumthin........save it for later....exercise is good too but i know it sucks to do it and its hard...but if you dont then you dont, just do the other stuff.....if you live in a house then get a dog so you can take em for walks and walk yourself too...................if only i could follow my own great advice!!
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3-5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day\n3-4 servings of diary products: yogurt, milk, cheese\n1-3 servings of carbs, ex: cereal, toast, biscuit\n1-2 servings of protien\n8-10 glasses of water  a day\nlimit soda and candy intake---sugar turns to fat\nstop eating before 6:30pm--your body slows down and burns less calories at night\nexercise at least 10-20 minutes a day, walking or situps\n\nBREKFAST: Hard boiled egg, slice of toast for the morning with an orange or it's juice\n\nLUNCH:  Nice healthy salad with a slice of grilled chicken (stay away from too much red meat)\n\nDINNER:  Fish, vegetables, roasted potatoes(carb)
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Hey, we are on the same page. I'm 5'3'' and I weigh 125. I used to weigh 107...so I need to lose 18 pounds. I know this sounds crazy.....but I lose weight by eating one meal a day. I'll snack on fruits and veggies only. Limit your calorie intake. Your body burns about 10 times your weight. So right now, your burn about 1,140 calories in a day. There are 3000 calories in a pound. Slowly cut back your intake. I lost 20 pounds in 2 1/2 months doing this. Try eating about 500 calories a day. then youll burn about 600 calories a day + whatever excercise you do. But always snack on healthy foods throughout the day or else your metabolism with slow. NO SODAS.FRIES.CANDY! limit your bread and pasta/rice intake as well.
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Eat a little more slow-releasing carbos in the morning like oat meal, drink more water say 3-4 Litre a day if you are male and around 3 Litre female, including 200 ml of sports drink after jogging (8 glasses of water - 8x220 ml - a day in fact is not enough for an average adult male of medium built)
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cut carbs eat more protein and excersie but you should not worry about 1kg its only 2.2 pounds itt may be water weight