How many carbohydrates should you have each day to lose weight if you are a 225-lb. female?

In order to lose weight, a person should not focus on calculating carbohydrates. Instead a person should create a calorie deficit, by reducing the calories by 500 to 1,000 per day than they can lose 1 to 2 pounds per week. A healthy diet distributes macronutrients about like this: Carb: 45%, Protein: 35%, Fat: 20%.