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tepehuanes75 · June 14th, 2009, 03:06 AM

Ok so how do I keep track of how many carbs I have had in a day? I really don't know how to read the labels can anybody explain and how many carbs should a person trying to lose weight have in one day>>

jinglejangle · June 14th, 2009, 08:48 AM

Tepe-
Try sparkpeople.com

It is free, and tailored to your goals. You enter your height, weight and weight loss goals. It will tell you a range of how many calories, carbs and fat you should have. I have found it to be really helpful!

Also, here is a site that can explain how to read nutritional labels. Make sure you take a look at the serving size too. Many times what you think is a serving, may actually be 2 or 3 servings...
http://nutrition.about.com/od/recipe...earnlabels.htm

Good luck!

californiakelly · June 14th, 2009, 11:50 AM

My Dr. advised me to stay under 50 grams of carbs a day. I read my labels. I allow myself only 2 slices of bread a day. The bread I eat is the Sara Lee 100% whole wheat. It has 45 calories per slice and only 9 grams of carbs.
I'm almost obsessed with Carbs - everything I buy I check the Nutrition label first.
I keep a food journal and write everything I eat down - including the carbs and calories. I stay away from pasta's, cereals, and sodas, and other high carb food. At first I was very strict with myself about the carbs, but now I do allow myself a cookie or piece of cake now and then. Sweet are carbs. but I do eat alot of fruit - fresh and dried. Thats good carbs. Also, I was surprised when I checked the nutrition label on my microwavable popcorn - again loaded with carbs.(for me) I air pop mine now.
You gotta find what foods works for you. I was so surprised how many carbs I was actually eating and not realizing it. Now, I read the labels everywhere. Even Starbucks - I love Frappiccunios (sp) so thats my treat to myself and I order a lite one.
This is a lifestyle for me not just till I lose my weight becaseu i know for me, I eat go back to the way I was eating then I will gain my weight back.
Find what works for you and go for it !! OH also, someone told me that I need some carbs with my protein so that way the protein stays with me longer. So for instance for breakfast, I eat 2 scrambled eggs with shredded cheeze, 1 slice toast with 1 tablespoon peanut butter and tad of honey on the top. Theres my protein and carbs and that stays with me most of the morning. That works great for me.
I hope i was able to help you

Kelly

ASweetMelissa · June 19th, 2009, 02:10 PM

do you have to join sparkpeople to get the carb calculator?

June 14th, 2009, 03:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
tepehuanes75 Phen Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 8 Lost Weight: 20 lbs Current Weight: 288 Goal Weight: 200 tepehuanes75's Photos	keeping track of carbs Ok so how do I keep track of how many carbs I have had in a day? I really don't know how to read the labels can anybody explain and how many carbs should a person trying to lose weight have in one day>>

June 14th, 2009, 11:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
californiakelly Silver Phenster Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 109 Lost Weight: 23 lbs Current Weight: 161 Goal Weight: 160 californiakelly's Photos	This is what works for me *** My Dr. advised me to stay under 50 grams of carbs a day. I read my labels. I allow myself only 2 slices of bread a day. The bread I eat is the Sara Lee 100% whole wheat. It has 45 calories per slice and only 9 grams of carbs. I'm almost obsessed with Carbs - everything I buy I check the Nutrition label first. I keep a food journal and write everything I eat down - including the carbs and calories. I stay away from pasta's, cereals, and sodas, and other high carb food. At first I was very strict with myself about the carbs, but now I do allow myself a cookie or piece of cake now and then. Sweet are carbs. but I do eat alot of fruit - fresh and dried. Thats good carbs. Also, I was surprised when I checked the nutrition label on my microwavable popcorn - again loaded with carbs.(for me) I air pop mine now. You gotta find what foods works for you. I was so surprised how many carbs I was actually eating and not realizing it. Now, I read the labels everywhere. Even Starbucks - I love Frappiccunios (sp) so thats my treat to myself and I order a lite one. This is a lifestyle for me not just till I lose my weight becaseu i know for me, I eat go back to the way I was eating then I will gain my weight back. Find what works for you and go for it !! OH also, someone told me that I need some carbs with my protein so that way the protein stays with me longer. So for instance for breakfast, I eat 2 scrambled eggs with shredded cheeze, 1 slice toast with 1 tablespoon peanut butter and tad of honey on the top. Theres my protein and carbs and that stays with me most of the morning. That works great for me. I hope i was able to help you Kelly __________________ HI - 5'7" SW - 184 - Dr. Office 4/10/09 CW - 176 - weighed in 4/26/09 CW - 175 - weighed in 4/28/09 after TOM CW - 171 - Weghed in 5/11/09 GW - 165 - by next Dr. visit 5/12/09 CW - 170.5 - weigh in 5/12/09 - Dr. scales 172 CW - 164- weighed in 6/9/09 CW - 161 - Weighed in 7/27/09

June 19th, 2009, 02:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
ASweetMelissa Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 67 Lost Weight: - Current Weight: 196 Goal Weight: 150 ASweetMelissa's Photos	do you have to join sparkpeople to get the carb calculator? __________________ Had gastric bypass surgery in august 07, hoping to lose a few lbs i have gained and get a jump start to finally make goal

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jinglejangle Silver Phenster Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 112 Lost Weight: 11 Current Weight: 182 Goal Weight: 130 jinglejangle's Photos	Tepe- Try sparkpeople.com It is free, and tailored to your goals. You enter your height, weight and weight loss goals. It will tell you a range of how many calories, carbs and fat you should have. I have found it to be really helpful! Also, here is a site that can explain how to read nutritional labels. Make sure you take a look at the serving size too. Many times what you think is a serving, may actually be 2 or 3 servings... http://nutrition.about.com/od/recipe...earnlabels.htm Good luck!