30 to 50 grams. That is called as low carbohydrates diet.
Here is a good 1200 calorie diet plan designed by a woman for women. http://www.womenandweight.com/1200-calorie-diet-plan/ For a more comprehensive look at this plan : http://www.womenandweight.com/1200-calorie-diet/
The 1200 calorie diet can be a quick and effective weight loss plan. You can find meal plans at http://www.freedieting.com/1200_calorie_diet.htm as well as http://www.everydiet.org/diet/1200-calorie-diet.
you need 90 carbohydrates on a 1200 diet
Fifty percent of your diet or half of what you eat should come from carbohydrates. If you consume a 1,200 calorie diet, then 600 calories should come from carbs. The beneficial carbs would be fruits, vegetables, whole grains such as oatmeal. If you want to maintain a healthy diet or weight, avoid or reduce carbs such as sugar, potato chips, pastries, white breads, pasta and other refined foods.
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60% of a diet should be carbohydrates. In a 2,200 calorie diet, that is about 1,320 calories from carbs. The grams of this will vary depending on the type of carbs and carb sources (oatmeal vs. bread vs. cereal vs. fruit, for example) that are eaten.
Yes you can try a 1200 calorie diet if you are just starting to diet. If you eat less or the same as 1200 calories i would try to hit a lower goal. Keep cuting calories as you go.
Zero calorie foods are good for someone who is on a diet and are counting calories. It really depends on the diet you are on. While zero calorie foods might be low in calories some are high in carbs. If you are on a low carb diet, such as South Beach, this might effect your diet and do the opposite.
You can look on the website www.everydiet.org/diet/1200-calorie-diet to find information on 1200 calorie diets. It will provide you with the information you need to start your diet program.
Anyone can go on a 1200 calorie diet. There is no meal plan to follow, but sticking to fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, and lean proteins make it an easy diet to keep up with.
For a sample diet plan, try http://www.weightlossforall.com/sample%20diets.htm.They have a 1200-calorie diet and a 1800-calorie diet that you can follow.