What are people doing: Counting calories or counting carbs?

candie33

I was just wondering if people find it easier to count calories or count carbs. I have been going between the 2 and as a result have not lost any weight.

runnercheryl

I count my calories and watch my sodium.

UponThisRock

I count carbs. Allows me to lose weight on 5,500 calories of steak and broccoli per day.

scott091501

Why do you have it narrowed down to these 2 categories. You can do both if you're on a carb restricted diet but the calories are a must for most really.

scott091501

I count carbs. Allows me to lose weight on 5,500 calories of steak and broccoli per day.

Keto?

shakybabe

i don't count just dropped wheat and low carb and try to burn at least 500 extra calories a day. I've lost 34lbs

scott091501

Why do you have it narrowed down to these 2 categories. You can do both if you're on a carb restricted diet but the calories are a must really.

dls06

I count both. 1400 cal. and 150 carbs.

Maggie_Pie1

I count calories, but I also try to get a 40/30/30 split between carbs/protein/fat.

MaximalLife

Both

I count calories while keeping my carb intake around 40%.
Works for me.

lizziebeth1028

I count calories and eat a well balanced diet. Carbs aren't bad...everything in moderation.

UponThisRock

I count carbs. Allows me to lose weight on 5,500 calories of steak and broccoli per day.

Keto?

lol

tinalatina

ummmm....for the most part I just monitor my calories using the MFP diary. How do you do it?? I cant do Carb counting...Id always go over.

Jipples

Personally, calories. For weight loss, I believe it's all about calories in/calories out.

candie33

Well I guess I don't know how to balance the two. So I am trying to learn from peopl who have this down packed. I find myself wanting to munch all the time.

JujiBean

I count Carbs only.

In my opinion it's the only way to live and enjoy your food! Lobster, steak, chicken, snow peas, wine, fats (in small amounts) strawberries....Yummmmm

melaniecheeks

Primarily calories, but within that try to keep under 100g carbs, and over 100g protein. But they're rough aspirations, doesn't matter too much if I don't meet them.

nikolaim5

Protein, then calories.

LiveEnjoyEndure

I count calories, but I also try to get a 40/30/30 split between carbs/protein/fat.

^^^ that's a lot of protein!

aNEWuNme

Ultimately, weight loss is about consuming less calories and moving more. But I think eating less carbs can help you lose weight quicker. On the other hand, low-carb dieting is very difficult to maintain for long (impossible for me!), and most people who low-carb diet gain weight back. Not to mention, if you're not a huge meat-eater, low-carb is super hard to do maintain because that's a big part of the diet. Find the diet that you can maintain for a lifetime. It'll take some time and effort and trial and error, but you can do it!

badbull69

ummmm....for the most part I just monitor my calories using the MFP diary. How do you do it?? I cant do Carb counting...Id always go over.

Both, I guess. I have set number of carbs I wanna hit, so I keep an eye on that. I come close to my calorie count. And If Im not close to it. I will eat some extra good fats ( nuts and protein at night).

Marll

Carbs for sure here

nikolaim5

I count calories, but I also try to get a 40/30/30 split between carbs/protein/fat.

^^^ that's a lot of protein!

Not really, I do 35% protein. 1g of protein per lb of body weight is considered the minimum for bodybuilding purposes.

_David_

I count carbs, try to stay under 50-60 a day at the most and sugar as low as possible.

JoolieW68

I count calories, and try to eat a lot of protein. Every now and then I look at the numbers of the stuff I track....but ultimately it's just calories that I care about.

Natural

i count calories first. the carbs i watch, but i'm burning those suckers!

CMmrsfloyd

I keep my calories close to goal and eat lots of protein so I don't feel hungry all day. I don't really care much about carbs, except that they are delicious. :-)

skstogsdill

Only thing I count is calories, however, I make sure protein is in every meal/snack I have.

I do not eat any SIMPLE carbs except for the simple sugars that are naturally found in vegetables, dairy and nuts.

I eat oatmeal, whole grain breads, whole grain wheat pasta, whole grain rice, and meal replacement protein powder that has complex carbs in it. But I only allow myself any two from this list a day. No, I do not count carbs. Only the number of times a day I have them. And make sure they're paired with protein when I do have them.

Mrsjenningsjr

I'm counting calories, carbs and sugar...

artcaro1972

calories

I'd say it depends what you're doing -- losing, maintaining, building -- and if you're working out like a fiend.

At 1290/day I can't afford any refined carbs. If I indulged I wouldn't get the nutrition I need. I work in a half-cup of good carbs like lentils and quinoa at least every couple days and I eat a ton of vegetables. Some fruit. My only treat is a glass of wine once or twice a week.

melissanne81

Only calories. I try not to overdo it with sugar and carbs but as long as I'm within my calorie goal for the day, I don't really worry about it. It's much less stressful for me.