CARBS? Help please!

[tcotheran83 11]

I have been told that the max Protein we need take in is 140grams, but what is the max carb intake for us to continue losing weight? I am 2 years out...getting in lots of protein average 115grams, Water, and excercise, but still at a stall and jumping up and down the scale. I think it could be my carb intake because I stay under 1200 calories everyday. Also, a lot of my carbs are coming from fruit and healthy food. I am so confused!

[kauai2750 0]

I have always been told to limit carbs to 40 a day. I am 4 yrs. out of surgery.

[tcotheran83 11]

Do you consider "good carbs" such as apples, bananas, milk, etc...into the fraction??

[DebbieBond 1]

My first post. I, too, am concerned/perplexed by the number of carbs allowed. I work out (Cross Fit) 4-5 times a week. This is a very intense workout with increasing weight amounts. I am aware that carbs are necessary for building the muscle necessary for getting stronger and toning. (especially needed when significant weight loss occurs) I am currently down 126 pounds and just 6 pounds short of my goal of 135. (Surgery 6 months ago) I would never have been able to accomplish this without working out. So, some carbs are necessary. Healthy carbs, certainly necessary, especially if there is physical activity (which there should be). I eat over 100 grams of carbs each day (all healthy) and my calorie intake is around 1300. With taking into consideration my exercise (approximately burning 400 calories) I am around 1100 calories. We need that amount of calories to keep our metabolism up and working and to function. Hope this helps

[tcotheran83 11]

Yes, for example on myfitnesspal it says that I should consume 1200 calories and 150grams of carbs. After I do cardio it says I should consume even more calories. I feel like that is way too much! I always get my Protein in, but never get my calories. I feel like 150grams of carbs is way too high even if they are "good" carbs. My Protein Powder and skim milk already adds 60grams of carbs. What can I do different? I am tired of the weight loss stall!!