Are you counting calories?
123imdoingit
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Hey my low-carb groupies, I know we're counting our carbs and keeping them low, are we also keeping our calories low? I know that a lot of the carb "experts" say you don't have to watch calories so much as long as you eat sensibly. Was curious who's watching both, and is it harder? Thanks! 
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I do both. One reason is because when I eat low carb I'm not as hungry. I have to watch to make sure I eat enough. On the other hand, sometimes low carb food is crazy delicious (like Pam's Baked Eggplant recipe). It is higher in calories because of the cheese so things like that you want to watch your portions.0
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I also watch both because of the same reasons above, and because I like to see where my body naturally wants to stop eating when I do low carb.
I haven't been in ketosis for a while, and I am trying to get back in... and at that point, I will not care what the calories are... I willl most likely log them, but I won't be too concerned about getting close to the day's calorie suggestion.0 -
Thank you for the quick replys!! I will need to get me some of those keto-stik things that turn purple!! I am watching my calories right now too, just a habit I picked up a couple of months ago, and I think it's a good one!! 0
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I do both as well. I've been struggling as of late with keeping under 100 grams let alone 60 like the Dr. wants on carbs. I'm just so darn hungry all the time!0
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i do both, my doctor has me on 45 carbs per meal, 15 for morning & afternoon snack and 30 for evening snack. she wants me to stay at 1600 calories. i had lost over 80#s with just watching carbs. but, i have been struggling lately so she wants me to watch the calories too for a bit.
i think it's what you are willing to change lifestyle for. i know i will change to just carbs again at a later date. because i can live with that.0 -
I am new to Atkins and I am currently following the 1500 calorie diet 20 net grams of carbs (induction). I believe the calorie range for women on atkins (not inlcuding activity level) is 1500-1800 calories per day.0
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I don't really watch them strictly, but I try to stay under 1500. My goals say 1200 but meat is so high in calories it is hard sometimes.0
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Not especially. I track everything here so I can't help but notice my calories but as long as my carbs are in line I don't sweat it if I'm a little over or under my calorie target.0
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The only reason I count calories is to make sure I get enough. I had gastric bypass, so I will so forget to eat if I don't keep track of it religiously.0
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I don't actually watch them, so to speak, but I generally fall around 1400 per day0
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Really try to avoid the carbs and instead focus on getting more fat and protein. You'll feel fuller, longer. For me, the more carbs I eat, the more I want, mostly because I get hungry sooner after eating them.I do both as well. I've been struggling as of late with keeping under 100 grams let alone 60 like the Dr. wants on carbs. I'm just so darn hungry all the time!
Up your calorie count a bit, if you need to, while keeping your carbs below 60 grams. You should still be able to lose weight and you won't end up hungry. Another trick is to eat smaller meals spread throughout the day. I usually eat 200-300 calorie "meals", 6 times a day.0 -
Really try to avoid the carbs and instead focus on getting more fat and protein. You'll feel fuller, longer. For me, the more carbs I eat, the more I want, mostly because I get hungry sooner after eating them.I do both as well. I've been struggling as of late with keeping under 100 grams let alone 60 like the Dr. wants on carbs. I'm just so darn hungry all the time!
Up your calorie count a bit, if you need to, while keeping your carbs below 60 grams. You should still be able to lose weight and you won't end up hungry. Another trick is to eat smaller meals spread throughout the day. I usually eat 200-300 calorie "meals", 6 times a day.
^^^ this is what I do also.0 -
I'm starting out on "Induction" again. I keep my carbs around 20 and calories 1,200. Maybe thats why the weight is coming off so slow?0
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I'm starting out on "Induction" again. I keep my carbs around 20 and calories 1,200. Maybe thats why the weight is coming off so slow?
It could be. Try increasing your calories to 1400 and see what happens after a couple of weeks 0 -
Hey my low-carb groupies, I know we're counting our carbs and keeping them low, are we also keeping our calories low? I know that a lot of the carb "experts" say you don't have to watch calories so much as long as you eat sensibly. Was curious who's watching both, and is it harder? Thanks!
Prior to joining MFP, I lost 100 lbs in about 10 months just counting net carbs alone. The idea is that with lower carbs, you up your protein and fat content of food, which provides higher levels of satiation so you eat less total calories on average. Obviously, on MFP, I count calories now too, which provides more feedback on how I'm doing.0 -
When I was on Atkins I never counted calories. Typically you end up eating a reasonable amount of them anyway just because you feel satisfied faster.0
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I do otherwise I net too little. 1550 net has been a good number. I gross up to 1900 when I exercise. I've been trying to net less than 35g carbs daily.0
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Oops, double post!0
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I am obsessed with calorie counting. I don't know if it is good or not but I have really tried to keep my calories to 1200 or if I work out just eat back what I need.
I am thinking eventually there will be no need but I am just obsessed with getting to my goal ASAP.0 -
I count calories as well as carbs but don't worry if I go over the calories (I usually don't). I changed my daily goal from 1200 to 1400 so I would keep seeing the phrase "under her calorie goal" when I finish each day... it just makes me feel good to see it. I don't see how I could eat much more than 1500 or 1600 calories a day eating low carb anyway. I am rarely able to eat back exercise calories I earn.0
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I don't count calories but since MFP does I note them. My main metric is carb intake.0
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To add, when I'm at goal I plan to only count carbs to see if I can maintain that way. If weight creeps back on I'll have to start tracking again. I don't want to be a slave to calorie counting forever! 0
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i have been doing induction for the last few weeks with a few burps with thanksgiving and other things going on in my life..i am at 1600 cals and 20 carbs..sometimes i go over my carbs but hardly ever go over 1000 cals when i am true to plan. I sometimes feel like I might be doing things wrong since i am getting so low cals...any suggestions??0
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I am new to Atkins and I am currently following the 1500 calorie diet 20 net grams of carbs (induction). I believe the calorie range for women on atkins (not inlcuding activity level) is 1500-1800 calories per day.
Hi! I don't recall Atkins setting a calorie goal. You're really not supposed to count calories just carbs. That said, I pay attention to what my daily calorie's end up being on here, but I only track carbs on Atkins. My calories always end up between 1300 and 1700 a day.0 -
On the low carb i find l am not hungry.........and sometimes hardly reach 900 cals........could this b why i am stuck? i keep going between same 2 lbs for last 4 weeks!! my carb is between 20-400
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On the low carb i find l am not hungry.........and sometimes hardly reach 900 cals........could this b why i am stuck? i keep going between same 2 lbs for last 4 weeks!! my carb is between 20-40
Definitely! When I wasn't logging cals I was eating too little and frustrated I kept gaining and losing the same 4lbs. I upped my cals to at least my BMR, and I started to lose steadily.0 -
On the low carb i find l am not hungry.........and sometimes hardly reach 900 cals........could this b why i am stuck? i keep going between same 2 lbs for last 4 weeks!! my carb is between 20-40
If you're on Atkins, he suggest that if you're stalling drink more water, make sure you're getting the majority of your carbs from veggies and salads, and cut back on sugar alcohols and things made with artificial sweeteners. Maybe go back to strict Induction (20 net carbs a day).0 -
Too much artificial sweeteners, nuts and dairy can definitely stall weight loss. Limit those for awhile and see if that helps. If that doesn't work, and you're already keeping between 20 and 40 grams and eating at least 1400 calories, you might even think about upping your carbs by 5 to see if that helps, too. I know it does for some people. Keep switching things up until you find a combination that works.On the low carb i find l am not hungry.........and sometimes hardly reach 900 cals........could this b why i am stuck? i keep going between same 2 lbs for last 4 weeks!! my carb is between 20-40
If you're on Atkins, he suggest that if you're stalling drink more water, make sure you're getting the majority of your carbs from veggies and salads, and cut back on sugar alcohols and things made with artificial sweeteners. Maybe go back to strict Induction (20 net carbs a day).0 -
I am new to Atkins and I am currently following the 1500 calorie diet 20 net grams of carbs (induction). I believe the calorie range for women on atkins (not inlcuding activity level) is 1500-1800 calories per day.
Edit: I recently reduced my calories to 800-1000 per day. I am under my doctor's supervision.0 -
yes I am. I find rich meaty foods far too tasty lol. I will eat more than I need at times.
Also I am trying to keep my keto ratios good, which is easier to do if you set a goal for calories as MFP then tells you how much of everything you need to meet the ratios.0
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