How many carbs do I need?

[DavidWayne67]

Hi everyone. I'm starting a diet plan and need to know how many carbs is optimal. I'm 250 lbs. at 5'11". I'm trying to loose 50-60 lbs. by Dec. 13. exactly 21 weeks away.

I know I need about 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight but what about carbs?

[Tdogg2k8]

1-1.5 grams of protein per lb
.3-.5 grams of fat per lb
the rest carbs

find your Mat. Calories, and subtract by 500

[mattyoung92]

dot forget to dial in your fats there just about as essential as protein if you want to lose weight effectively id go with the general 25% of your total cals and play with it to what your body responds best to.

[DavidWayne67]

Thanks for the quick replies.

So just say I get
200g. protein = 800 cal.
100g. fats = 900 cal.
100g. carbs = 400 cal. 2100 calories total.

Would this be good? And then adjust according to weight lost each week?

[Tdogg2k8]

im 180 and am (well was) cutting at 2100,
thats low for you...

your under 251 right? wouldnt that be 1004 cals?
you can go that high its only an extra 200 overall

but looks good imo