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Title: So I sat down today...
Post by: bigandbrolic on July 06, 2007, 03:34:36 PM

and calculated the amount of carbs I take in and it is below 200 grams, I fluctuate between 285 and 290 depending on how much cardio I do my bodyfat is somewhere in the mid teens.  I am trying to lose about 15 pounds but not quickly but I realize that my skin gets really loose on days I eat less carbs than normal and my pump in the gym sucks.
how much carbs should i be taking in while trying to loose the wight permanently?

Title: Re: So I sat down today...
Post by: Baby_Hercules on July 06, 2007, 09:29:24 PM

Try going with 1.3 to 1.6 grams per pound of bodyweight. On days that you aren't training take in about 100 grams or less. Try this for about 2-3 weeks and see if there is a noticeable difference. I'm in contest mode right now, so I'm taking in about 50 grams per day, for about the last 4 weeks >:( ,
but I get to load up soon  ;D

Title: Re: So I sat down today...
Post by: AVBG on July 06, 2007, 10:51:48 PM

Does anyone have a link to an online carb calc (tells you the carb count in foods)?

Title: Re: So I sat down today...
Post by: jrod on July 06, 2007, 11:41:58 PM

Quote from: AVBG on July 06, 2007, 10:51:48 PM

Does anyone have a link to an online carb calc (tells you the carb count in foods)?

Try this:

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/

Title: Re: So I sat down today...
Post by: BIG ACH on July 07, 2007, 12:36:32 AM

There is also www.fitday.com

and www.calorieking.com

Title: Re: So I sat down today...
Post by: Baby_Hercules on July 07, 2007, 04:59:42 AM

Quote from: BIG ACH on July 07, 2007, 12:36:32 AM

There is also www.fitday.com

and www.calorieking.com

I have calorie king saved to favorites.