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Old Fri, Oct-05-01, 14:20
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HilarySJ HilarySJ is offline
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Plan: Carb Addicts Diet
Stats: 224/216/115 Female 5'1"
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Progress: 7%
Location: Memphis, TN
Question How low is low?

100g? 85g? 20g??

Trying to find a way to set up a diet plan that I can enjoy...but I'm not sure what 'low' really is when it comes to the wonderful world of carbs!

Thanks in advance!
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Old Sat, Oct-06-01, 13:06
JeanetteJ JeanetteJ is offline
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Plan: South Beach
Stats: 265/244/145 Female 62inches
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HIlary,

for the weight-loss stage, low would be about 20g. I go up to 30. But if I eat more than that, it turns on my cravings and I go overboard. Some can go up to 50. For maintanance, I'd say low would be more in that 85 to 100 range, depending on your individual bodies response to carbs.

Jeanette
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Old Sat, Oct-06-01, 21:17
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Plan: Atkins
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Hilary,
A friend of mine's "low carb" plan was just to exclude breads, pastas, potatoes, etc. The obvious high carb foods. She has done great on it. I noticed from your profile that you are doing your own plan so you can be flexible. Have you read about different low carb plans? I'm on Atkins but as a maintenance once I reach my goal, I will probably go with Sugar Busters, which concentrates more on "smart carbs" rather than low carbs.
Good luck! There's so much information out there!!
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Old Sun, Oct-07-01, 07:50
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Plan: Carb Addicts Diet
Stats: 224/216/115 Female 5'1"
BF:
Progress: 7%
Location: Memphis, TN
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Thanks for the extra info!

I have decided to go with the Carb Addicts Diet...going to start once I have the right food (lol) and have finished reading the book!

I can't wait!
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Old Sun, Oct-07-01, 08:03
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Plan: South Beach
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Hilary,
I look forward to reading about your success!

Jeanette
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