low carb or count calories

jonnybhoy

I am eating low/moderate carb and logging, I am eating a deficit of about 1K calories a day - the bonus for me is that I don't feel hungry between meals

Caitoriri

I just want to add, some people do a low carb diet because they like low carb.
If you're not enjoying it, then quit!! Find a way of eating that doesn't stress you, you're bound to stick to it for longer. As long as you're in a calorie deficit you'll lose weight, low carb, low fat, whatever (even low protein, though I definitely wouldn't recommend that while you're actively losing weight)

ladymiseryali

You need to count calories on low carb. Some don't because they naturally create the deficit needed to lose weight., but those who can't do that must count. You can't think of it as a diet, nor think about what you can't have on the eating plan or it won't work. Think about what you can have and focus on how that way of eating makes you feel in general. Then go from there.

Sued0nim

daniwilford wrote: »

If you really want to know how to lose weight search and read the following discussions:
Logging Accurately..step by step guide
Calorie Counting 101
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Logging accuracy, consistency, and you're probably eating more than you think.
Diagnosed/Living With PCOS? READ ME!
Starvation Mode - Adaptive Thermogenesis and Weight Loss
The Starvation Mode Myth...again.
Dont lose weight...
BMR and TDEE Explained for Those Needing a Guide
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The really blunt list of things to consider when losing weight.
In Place of a road Map: Short N' Sweet
Looking for a detox/cleanse?
Just Another Plateau and Weigh-In Thread
It is unlikely that you will lose weight consistently (i.e., weight loss is not linear)
So you want a nice stomach
Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))
Why Aspartame Isn't Scary

Ahhh now whilst you mean well copying and pasting the stickies doesn't really work because they have stickied completely gumby threads like "super unhelpful habits"

OP -Just read these two and OP focus on your calories and work out the way that works for you to reach your defecit happily ..it may be low carb but it may be eat everything in moderation (I'm the latter)

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1

yarwell

Eat low carb, if you don't lose weight after a month eat less food.

Sued0nim

yarwell wrote: »

Eat low carb, if you don't lose weight after a month eat less food.

Or eat fewer calories than you burn .. and if you want to try low carb as a way to get to your defecit and think you can stick with it do that.. if you don't don't

then you won't have to wait a month

nat1324

Thanks for all your suggestions everyone

Monklady123

There are also different ways of eating "low carb" -- there's "lower carb", and "low carb" and "no carb"... lol. For me, I don't restrict my vegetables and fruit, except for a few that upset my stomach (like apples and, sadly, watermelons ). My "low carb" comes from cutting out grains almost entirely. I still eat some oatmeal, and Ezekiel bread. But that's about it. So that makes it easy to cut calories in things. Like for instance I had a burger the other night for dinner. I've discovered frozen Angus beef patties at Costco. They're pretty big so I eat just one. I put a slice of cheese on it, sliced a tomato, and 1/4 of an avocado. But no bun. For me that bun would be "empty" calories simply because bread adds a lot of calories, especially when it's just your basic ordinary white hamburger bun. I prefer to eat those somewhere else, if I have them leftover.

Sabine_Stroehm

ladymiseryali wrote: »

You need to count calories on low carb. Some don't because they naturally create the deficit needed to lose weight., but those who can't do that must count. You can't think of it as a diet, nor think about what you can't have on the eating plan or it won't work. Think about what you can have and focus on how that way of eating makes you feel in general. Then go from there.

SOME people need to count calories on low carb.
Some don't.

PeachyCarol

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

ladymiseryali wrote: »

You need to count calories on low carb. Some don't because they naturally create the deficit needed to lose weight., but those who can't do that must count. You can't think of it as a diet, nor think about what you can't have on the eating plan or it won't work. Think about what you can have and focus on how that way of eating makes you feel in general. Then go from there.

SOME people need to count calories on low carb.
Some don't.

How is what you said any different than what she said except to argue very tiny semantics? She pointed out that calorie counting wasn't always necessary for low carbing. What's your point?

I'll remind you what she said:

You need to count calories on low carb. Some don't because they naturally create the deficit needed to lose weight., but those who can't do that must count. You can't think of it as a diet, nor think about what you can't have on the eating plan or it won't work. Think about what you can have and focus on how that way of eating makes you feel in general. Then go from there.

Sabine_Stroehm

PeachyCarol wrote: »

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

ladymiseryali wrote: »

You need to count calories on low carb. Some don't because they naturally create the deficit needed to lose weight., but those who can't do that must count. You can't think of it as a diet, nor think about what you can't have on the eating plan or it won't work. Think about what you can have and focus on how that way of eating makes you feel in general. Then go from there.

SOME people need to count calories on low carb.
Some don't.

How is what you said any different than what she said except to argue very tiny semantics? She pointed out that calorie counting wasn't always necessary for low carbing. What's your point?

I'll remind you what she said:

You need to count calories on low carb. Some don't because they naturally create the deficit needed to lose weight., but those who can't do that must count. You can't think of it as a diet, nor think about what you can't have on the eating plan or it won't work. Think about what you can have and focus on how that way of eating makes you feel in general. Then go from there.

Changing the bolding a bit:

You need to count calories on low carb. Some don't because they naturally create the deficit needed to lose weight., but those who can't do that must count. You can't think of it as a diet, nor think about what you can't have on the eating plan or it won't work. Think about what you can have and focus on how that way of eating makes you feel in general. Then go from there.

I was simply reinforcing that some folks don't, in fact, have to count calories.

OP: best of luck finding your best approach. cheers

ljones27uk

calorie count all the way.. i went low carb, and spent 3 days in bed, all the weight i lost went back on as soon i stopped anyway

yarwell

rabbitjb wrote: »

yarwell wrote: »

Eat low carb, if you don't lose weight after a month eat less food.

Or eat fewer calories than you burn .. and if you want to try low carb as a way to get to your defecit and think you can stick with it do that.. if you don't don't

then you won't have to wait a month

yes you will, to find out how many calories you burn. Same problem.