How many carbohydrates can you eat in a day and still lose weight?

Answer 1

For a low carb diet, the usual range is 20 to 50 grams per day. Some people, especially those who are insulin resistant (many overweight people are insulin resistant without being aware of it), need to drop down to 15 or 10 grams per day.

The best way is to experiment and discover what amount works well for you as an individual. It does vary from person to person. If you need maximum weight loss because you have a lot of weight to lose, then you may wish to aim for benign dietary ketosis.For further information, see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.

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Answer 2

You have to set a goal weight, figure out how much less you have to eat to attain that. To loose a lb you need to eat 3500 less calories.

Your body needs the balance of all nutrients, so protein, fat and carbs are a must. To loose 1 lb a week, you need to figure out what to cut out from how you are eating do it. I have the book CALORIE KING which tells you food products and the whole calorie, fat, etc. I learn to eat rather boring, so I can remember how much I can have of something and stay within components.

You can rotate your desires, just eat less. No more HUGE DQ Blizzards when the 12 oz is just fine. For me I take a small DQ cone when I crave ice cream. 1/2 cup = 150 calories. So I did not need the LARGEST when the brain said it wanted a taste.

Have a friend help you figure this math out. Each person has to map out their own. I ate pre-listed diets as their is something always I hate on it. So figure essentials, how much you can have, sometimes just 1 bite will tell the brain ENOUGH.

Remember to eat the 3 meals and 2-3 snacks a day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Answer 3

For more information about the calories and carbohydrates for weight loss, see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.

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Answer 4

For a low carbohydrate diet the usual range is 20 to 50 grams of carbohydrate daily. Experiment and discover what amount works well for you as an individual. Unlike protein and fats, there is no minimum daily requirement of carbohydrate in order to flourish physically.

Though there is no minimum daily requirement of carbohydrate, carbs do have many beneficial phytochemicals and fiber so eating some is fine as long as they are not refined processed carbohydrates.

Refined processed carbohydrates are a major cause of weight gain, obesity, insulin resistance, and many diet related diseases. Eliminate or strictly limit refined processed carbohydrates (apart from the occasional treat). Replace those foods with 'fat burning' foods and take full advantage of the thermic effect of those foods. You will find a list of fat burning foods, and a list of refined processed carbohydrates, and more about the thermic effect, further down this page, at the bottom of this answer.

Good natural sources of carbohydrates for weight loss are (preferably organic) fresh non-starchy vegetables and fresh low carb fruits such as berries.

For the free diets and lists to show you the way, or to advance you further, see the live links listed below:

1. List of refined processed carbohydrates (to avoid or limit)
2. 15 excellent fat burning foods (to replace the refined processed carbohydrates), and more about the fat burning thermic effect of these nutritious foods
   
3. How to use the best low carbohydrate foods
4. Free Carbohydrate in Vegetable Chart
5. Free Carbohydrate in Fruits Chart
   

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Answer 5

That depends on the size of the man, his height, his body structure, etc.