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Lifestyle_change_get_fit
Lifestyle_change_get_fit Posts: 30 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Is it better to watch carbs or calories while trying to lose weight? please explain why.

thanks

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  • JenMarie8781
    JenMarie8781 Posts: 377 Member
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    I go with calories... 'cause if you are within your calorie goal then you are most likely in the right range for carbs and everything else.
  • krisiepoo
    krisiepoo Posts: 710 Member
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    You need to START by watching your calories. You're not going to lose weight if you keep your carbs at a certain level but are still eating 5000 calories a day.

    When you've got your calories under control then you should start watching your macros (carbs, protein, sugar, sodium) and keep within your daily limit.

    It shouldn't be one or the other.
  • Romans624
    Romans624 Posts: 822
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    Calories. At least that is the most important consideration. I focus on having carbs as a lower part of my macros since protein helps me stay full, and a lot of carbs tends to prompt cravings... so that is why atkins works for me. It depends on what works best for you. You can always try out a few different ways of setting up your macros to see what you like best.
  • heretoloseit95
    heretoloseit95 Posts: 78
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    I believe overall calories definitely matter the most :)
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    Calories. It won't matter how many or how few carbs you eat if you are over on calories.
  • amanda_ataraxia
    amanda_ataraxia Posts: 400 Member
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    Calories. I actually never watch my carbs.
  • Lifestyle_change_get_fit
    Lifestyle_change_get_fit Posts: 30 Member
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    Thank u all... i will continue counting my calories :)
  • amsohs85
    amsohs85 Posts: 166
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    Both are important but i agree that lots of calories is never good. You should try to eat good slow burning carbs because they are essential for energy....you can find a list on the net.

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