ADVERTISEMENTFor an exact carb count, multiply your calorie goal by the percentage of calories you plan to eat from carbs each day and divide that number by four . For example, if your goal is 1,500 calories per day, with 15 percent of calories coming from carbs, you'd multiply 1,500 by 0.15 and divide that number by four, making your total about 57 grams of carbs per day. The rest or your calories will come from protein and healthy fats.
Because these are general recommendations, Amanda always advises her clients to listen to their body and make adjustments as needed."Low energy is the biggest sign that you are not getting enough carbohydrates or calories," she said. If you feel drained or find that you're not losing weight, add or subtract only 100 calories at a time, while also adjusting your carb ratio."Give yourself a week before making another increase or decrease," she said.