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I never cared, and still don't Sugars and other simple carbohydrates were limited and still are to some extent, but there is a lot of value provided by complex carbohydrates in the diet. With our Protein minimums and a suitable caloric deficit for weight loss, both carbohydrates and fats are going to be at a functionally low level. As people found during the low fat fad, the quality of the fats consumed were a lot more important than the overall level, and the same applies to today's low carb fad. One can report notably low counts by accounting tricks - loading up with artificial sweeteners (which behave like "zero carb" carbs) and other frankenfoods, but to what end - is one trying to lose weight and be healthier or report a low number? Go for quality rather than quantity, and don't get wrapped up in math games.

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I have 20 or less per day. I've been doing that for 13+ months now and I've lost nearly 200 pounds. I am a carb addict. There is no moderation there, and I only plan on having slightly more (as in less than 40 or so) once I get to maintenance in a few months.

YMMV.

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My NUT said to keep it around 45 during the losing phase (15 grams of carbs per meal is what she recommends) and then around 90 grams during maintenance (30 grams per meal), however she did say to not dwell on the numbers so much. We are eating such small amount that as long as I'm eating Protein first I'm on track. I'm 4.5 months post op and have lose 52 pounds since surgery.

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