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Old Fri, Jun-06-03, 08:15
LoLa Girl LoLa Girl is offline
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Plan: ADKINS
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Default How many carbs can you eat without gaining?

Hi All,

Just wondering...how many carbs can you personally eat without gaining weight? (if not in induction) I was reading in the New Revolution that some people need to stay at say 30 grams a day while others it's much higher.

Thanks!
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Old Fri, Jun-06-03, 08:21
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Plan: Atkins
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My range is between 20-25. Sometimes, rarely though, I don't hit 20. I am losing, ever so slowly, but then again I'm in no hurry. So I guess 30 for me would mean no weight loss.
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Old Fri, Jun-06-03, 08:33
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Plan: Restart Atkins 5/15/09
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I have been staying close to 20.
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Old Fri, Jun-06-03, 08:40
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Plan: Atkins / Curves
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20 - 25 and between 1400 - 1500 calories.
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Old Fri, Jun-06-03, 08:47
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Plan: South Beach
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I'm at 35 carbs/day and try to stay around 1,600 calories... There really isn't a specific number, it varies per person... Some have to stay around 20 and some (like my cousin who has a lot to lose) is around 50... Just keep adding carbs by 5 grams each week and see what happens...

~jodi
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Old Fri, Jun-06-03, 09:37
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Plan: Maintenence-Atkins
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I range from 40-50 depending on the day and am still losing!!
Vicky
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Old Fri, Jun-06-03, 09:39
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Plan: Low Carb My Way
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I can go as high as 50 carbs (and more on a heavy-physical day) and still stay in ketosis and lose. My best carb is around 30 for best results.
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Old Fri, Jun-06-03, 13:10
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Plan: Atkins
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I started gaining when I went over 45. It made me mad because I'm young and have never been overweight, just wanted to loose 20 lb. Many of the success stories in AFL are about older people with major health problems and they still get to eat 50 or 60 carbs! I don't know why I'm so low!?

Jamian
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Old Fri, Jun-06-03, 13:14
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Plan: Atkins Maintence with modifications
Stats: 182/150/150 Female 5ft 8 in
BF:36%/23%/22%
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Location: New Jersey USA
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I safely stay at 30-35grams and I lose steadly. I think I probally could go up to 50 or 60 but I like to play it safe.
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Old Fri, Jun-06-03, 13:26
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Plan: Atkins
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I can eat up to 90g per day on Maintenance and not gain, provided I exercise. If I am lazy, I can eat about 70g.
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