CALORIES? CARBS? FAT? SUGAR? SODIUM? WHATS YOUR FOCUS?
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vikdexkaykai
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Hi all,
I was just wondering what you pay more attention to, calories, carbs, fat, sodium or sugar.
The reason I ask is because I'm finding it impossible to keep under all the categories. I may be under in the calorie department but over in other areas. Sometimes I think that it's only calories that really count, but I know that isn't the case. I just get frustrated sometimes when I'm under in cals and see that stupid "red" writing telling me that I'm actually over! (haha)
What do you think/do?
Any suggestions?
I was just wondering what you pay more attention to, calories, carbs, fat, sodium or sugar.
The reason I ask is because I'm finding it impossible to keep under all the categories. I may be under in the calorie department but over in other areas. Sometimes I think that it's only calories that really count, but I know that isn't the case. I just get frustrated sometimes when I'm under in cals and see that stupid "red" writing telling me that I'm actually over! (haha)
What do you think/do?
Any suggestions?
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I stay within my calories but I try to focus on carbs and sugars.... one category that I find it almost impossible to stay in the green is sodium.... however, I try to watch that too. Another thing, sugars may be elevated if you're eating a lot of fruit. I don't think I've been in the green under all of my categories once.0
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PROTEINNNN!0
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I really tend to track calories, fat and sodium. I eat a lot of fruit and I always tend to be over on sugar, and carbs, with my diet now, I tend to not eat as many as I did before anyways.0
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I am ALWAYS over on sugar and over on sodium about half of the time (mainly when I eat out) - the red drives me crazy too. I focus on calories, protein, carbs and fat - trying to keep those in line - and let the rest be what it'll be.0
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Calories, and making sure I hit my protein.0
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Calories... Give me more of them nomnomnomnom0
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i try to keep sugar,carbs,calories and sodium under control. sugar is the biggie to keep under control but since i have been doing that i have lost. Also get some exercise in too.0
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If your goal is weight loss, CALORIES. That being said, intake too much sodium and you can definitely hold onto a few ounces a day/week that you might not otherwise.
I've been pretty successful so far, and I noticed my best weeks are when I'm under my calories, slightly under on my carbs, and slightly over on my protein.
Lather rinse repeat...
And good luck...8 pounds in a couple months is terrific!0 -
Calories, and making sure I hit my protein.0
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Calories and protein!0
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Calories: a target that a hit within 10
Protein and fat: I don't go by mfp numbers, I try to hit minimums that I have in my head
Carbs: whatever is left over
Sugar/sodium: don't care0 -
My main problems are calories and sodium. Anything else I rarely go over and I'm not too concerned about. I used to worry about sugar but since I've stopped eating a lot of refined sugar and sweets and get most of my sugar from fruits I don't count it anymore because even if I have just fruit I'm always over on my sugar.0
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Calories.0
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Mostly I just focus on calories. I also sort of watch my macros (55 carbs/30 fat/15 protein). I also try to eat plenty of fiber.0
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low carb high protein0
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Hi all,
I was just wondering what you pay more attention to, calories, carbs, fat, sodium or sugar.
The reason I ask is because I'm finding it impossible to keep under all the categories. I may be under in the calorie department but over in other areas. Sometimes I think that it's only calories that really count, but I know that isn't the case. I just get frustrated sometimes when I'm under in cals and see that stupid "red" writing telling me that I'm actually over! (haha)
What do you think/do?
Any suggestions?
I don't worry about any of it except getting enough protein. A calorie deficit or budget is all that matters.
Seriously, all that matters is a calorie deficit to lose weight. Making it too complicated is setting yourself up for failure. Just eat what you like, mostly healthy, enough protein (not extra), it does not have to be perfect. Fat cells don't care about clean, but you feel better and perform better the cleaner you eat.
Exercise is only to make your lean body mass pretty for when the fat is gone. You will lose fat faster than you will build muscle so exercise asap and keep it up. Especially weight training. Weight training gives you the best bang for your buck when it comes to shaping a nice body.
Other than that only if you have specific health issues, some people need to watch sodium, I have to watch sugar and carbs because of low thyroid, adrenal fatigue, and diabetes risk. Some people have gluten intolerance. I'm allergic to chicken eggs, etc.0 -
Calories and protein are the only things I really look at each day. On the weekends though, I will look at the report for the week, and then each month, I do a "MFP Month End" report. (:laugh:) I enter it all in a spreadsheet and compare to previous months to make sure my averages are on track and make any adjustments.0
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In order of importance: Calories, Protein, Fat, Carbs, Cholest., Sodium, Sugar0
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My family , the diet comes second.0
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At first all I focused on was calories but now that I've gotten used to eating better and working out I focus on the other stuff too. I always try to stay under on sodium (though when I eat out it doesn't always happen). I try to eat all of my protein (have been going over lately b/c I'm trying to cut out grains). I've also been trying to not eat so much sugar which has been really hard b/c I love my fruit and yogurt.0
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