How many of you "cutting" count Carbs ?

ChrisAndNat · Sat, January 24th, 2004, 01:09 AM

I am in the Cutting phase and count calories everyday, Staying below 2000 a day.

I only eat chicken, fish, yougurt, oatmeal, salads, dressings, protein bars/mix.
And i only drink water.

I have stopped amost 100% with bread, chips, tortillas, and high card items.

What im wondering is, should i be counting carbs to removes more of them.

Thanks for the help...

Jono · Sat, January 24th, 2004, 02:08 AM

carbs are not the devil

there is to an extent at which carbs may become a problem.

the most important thing to note is the type of carbs you consume, not the total amount.

carbs are one vital thing for muscle growth.

i frown upon low carb diets like atkins/ckd.. just horrible for a lifestyle and building mass.. not to mention its so harsh on your body

runar2 · Sat, January 24th, 2004, 06:13 AM

I count them.

eating about 1800Kcal a day.

Lunch and Dinner trying to stay between 40-60% Carbs.
Breakfast 60-70% Carbs.

JazzyJersey · Sat, January 24th, 2004, 11:23 AM

I count calories and protein, only. If you have the stamina, couting all your nutrients is best. For me, since I eat such a wide variety of foods, I found couting fat, sat fat, sugar, sodium, etc. too cumbersome.

If you're cutting, the main thing is stay below your maintenance calories and ensure your protein stays near 1 x your body weight so you don't loose too much hard earned muscle. The rest (counting carbs etc.) is gravy.

Cheers!

Jonesy · Sat, January 24th, 2004, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

carbs are not the devil

there is to an extent at which carbs may become a problem.

the most important thing to note is the type of carbs you consume, not the total amount.

carbs are one vital thing for muscle growth.

i frown upon low carb diets like atkins/ckd.. just horrible for a lifestyle and building mass.. not to mention its so harsh on your body

Ahhh, something I agree with you on. Like he said, carbs are important to muscle growth, especially post-workout. But I do count my carbs and try to limit myself to the amount due to the fact that I am trying to reduce my BF%. But by no means am I following an Atkins style diet. I too feel it's very harsh for your body.

Butch Coolidge · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 09:38 AM

a nutrition lessen

"...if you're not eating enough carbohydrates, your body will start breaking down precious muscle tissue for glucose."

i think this article shows how important carbs can be.

Glamdring · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 11:19 AM

I just started cutting a 1.5 weeks ago and am only concerning myself with caloric intake at this time. I eat wholesome foods and take whey. That's about it.

With that being said, if/when I hit a wall, the first thing I will look to reduce from the diet will be some of the carbs. I'm sure I could switch my lunch from a sandwich on whole wheat to a sandwich on a low-carb tortilla shell, etc.

haven97 · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 06:32 PM

I count carbs but always try to keep my protein intake higher than my carb intake. I do this when choosing my meals in advance and if i am way over on carbs then i add a can of tuna to even it out.

Ludvig78 · Mon, January 26th, 2004, 06:17 AM

Hi!

It all depends on you goals? Think people forgot to ask you that.

Staying below 2000 a day.

I only eat chicken, fish, yougurt, oatmeal, salads, dressings, protein bars/mix.
And i only drink water.

I have stopped amost 100% with bread, chips, tortillas, and high card items.

What im wondering is, should i be counting carbs to removes more of them.

Thanks for the help...[/quote]