IveGotThePower 395 Posted April 24, 2018 This is a question for those who are over a year out. Anyone tried adding complex carbs? I don't do them now, but I am considering experimenting. I'm wondering if anyone has been able to successfully incorporate them without gaining weight over a several month period of time. If I add healthy fat to my meal, I stay full longer, but I am concerned about the fat and the carbs together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RacingGirl 1 Posted April 27, 2018 From what I understand, when you eat carbs they should as a rule, be eaten with a Protein. Your healthy fat probably includes a protein, right? I'm sure it will be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigViffer 3,544 Posted April 27, 2018 It really depends on why you are wanting to add them back into your diet. Most complex carbs are high in Fiber, so that is a good reason to add them moderately back. In my case, for all of 2017, approximately 37% of my calories were carbohydrates. Try as I might, not all of them are complex though. However, if you are doing serious weight training or cardiovascular training, then carbs are a necessity. Kind of funny, but right now I am eating a Jolly Green Giant Fried Rice Bowl (it's cauliflower) and that is 26 grams of carbs but only 2 grams of fiber. I have been stable in my weight for almost 2 years and started adding in the carbs and fat once I started weight training. 1 FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites