Manish Dhawan Manish Dhawan Asked 7 months ago

How much carbs a day for weight loss?

I've been working out regularly and trying to lose belly fat. Someone told me to drastically cut my carbs. How many carbs per day is usually recommended for effective weight loss?

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Vivek Chawla Vivek Chawla Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Before drastically cutting down your carbohydrate intake, please consult a qualified dietitian or get a blood panel done. Going too low on carbs suddenly can affect your thyroid and energy levels. It is safer to get a customized plan.

Smita Deshpande Smita Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Cutting carbs is so difficult, haan na. Usually, keeping it around 100 to 120 grams daily works really well for weight loss without making you feel completely drained out. Just focus on eating clean, home-made food.

Karan Kapoor Karan Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Trying to stay under 100 grams of carbs is tough when you live in a country of hot parathas! I restrict my carbs to lunch only and allow myself one cheat meal a week. It keeps my cravings in check and still helps me shed weight.

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Sharda Devi Sharda Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I have tried everything from warm honey-water to skipping dinners. What finally worked was just reducing my rice portion to half a cup and adding a big bowl of dal or vegetables. It keeps you healthy without any side effects.

Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I tried a low-carb diet of 50g a day and was so cranky and tired that I couldn't even sleep properly. I have now moved to a realistic 120 grams and my brain functions much better. Don't starve yourself for quick results.

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Ranganathan Swamy Ranganathan Swamy Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

I had to reduce my carbs to about 120g daily to help lower my weight and manage my high blood pressure. Focus on complex carbs like oats and millets, and keep monitoring your salt intake along with BP levels regularly.

Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

For decent fat loss, aim for 80-100 grams of complex carbohydrates daily. If your doctor allows, combine this low-carb diet with 45 minutes of brisk walking or light strength training. It speeds up your metabolism significantly.

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