Daily Carb Intake

[beebs]

Hey Doug/Umpa I have found that at 20 carbs per day I am just maintaining the 40 pound weight loss. Is cutting back to 15 to continue losing weight enough?

[Doug Varrieur]

It's different for all of us. It depends on our personal metabolisms, activity level and our tolerance to sugar. One thing is certain however and you can take this fact as gospel.

If you're gaining weight you're eating more sugar than you're burning. If you're not losing weight but not gaining weight you're burning what you're taking in...no more no less. If you're losing weight then you're burning all your sugar PLUS additional stored sugar (FAT) for fuel.

You have three choices if you wish to continue losing weight.

Door#1- Reduce sugar until the scale starts to drop.

Door#2- Leave your carb intake the same and increase activity until the scale starts to drop.

Door#3- Reduce sugar AND increase activity. The scale will drop faster

[SouthCarolinaLady]

Hey Doug,  I love the Gospel and I'm enjoying your words of wisdom too!   
Make it a great day!

SouthCarolinaLady  (Susie)

[umpa]

Beebs don't forget portion control.Just because something is low sugar doesn't mean you can eat it all!

[beebs]

Ohh yes.I havent forgotten that......bleh. I cut my carbs back to 15 but now I feel all hungry at night before bed.

[Cyndi]

i am still stuck after three weeks and even seemed to gain 3 lbs.

I have joined curves and enjoy the workout..keeps moving and only 30 mins in the morn...for three days a week
just did my first week...
also i cut my portions and my carbs down to 4-8 a day....
no weight loss yet but continuing the course....never give up! in for life!!

i am finally typing a list for the foods i have been eating every day for the last two weeks and will send it in a message
to you doug...

[Doug Varrieur]

Curves!! good for you Cin, the activity is soooo good for your heart, attitude and lungs.... revving up the engine will certainly burn more fuel as well  Stay the course!

[umpa]

You shouldn't be going to bed hungry beebs. If you starve your body it will hold onto the fat.You have to eat to lose weight. Just plan your meals so you have leftover carbs for the evening.The beanit butter cookies are wicked low and very filling.