What are people doing: Counting calories or counting carbs?

candie33
candie33 Posts: 36 Member
edited November 7 in Health and Weight Loss
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.
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  • runnercheryl
    runnercheryl Posts: 1,314 Member
    I count my calories and watch my sodium.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    I count carbs. Allows me to lose weight on 5,500 calories of steak and broccoli per day.
  • scott091501
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
    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
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
    I count carbs. Allows me to lose weight on 5,500 calories of steak and broccoli per day.

    Keto?
  • shakybabe
    shakybabe Posts: 1,578 Member
    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
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
    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
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    I count both. 1400 cal. and 150 carbs.
  • Maggie_Pie1
    Maggie_Pie1 Posts: 322 Member
    I count calories, but I also try to get a 40/30/30 split between carbs/protein/fat.
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    Both

    I count calories while keeping my carb intake around 40%.
    Works for me.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I count calories and eat a well balanced diet. Carbs aren't bad...everything in moderation.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    I count carbs. Allows me to lose weight on 5,500 calories of steak and broccoli per day.

    Keto?

    lol
  • tinalatina
    tinalatina Posts: 499 Member
    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
    Jipples Posts: 650 Member
    Personally, calories. For weight loss, I believe it's all about calories in/calories out.
  • candie33
    candie33 Posts: 36 Member
    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
    JujiBean Posts: 187
    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
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    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
    nikolaim5 Posts: 233
    Protein, then calories.
  • LiveEnjoyEndure
    LiveEnjoyEndure Posts: 98 Member
    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
    aNEWuNme Posts: 21
    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
    badbull69 Posts: 157 Member
    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
    Marll Posts: 904 Member
    Carbs for sure here
  • nikolaim5
    nikolaim5 Posts: 233
    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_
    _David_ Posts: 476 Member
    I count carbs, try to stay under 50-60 a day at the most and sugar as low as possible.
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    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
    Natural Posts: 461 Member
    i count calories first. the carbs i watch, but i'm burning those suckers!
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    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
    skstogsdill Posts: 18
    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
    Mrsjenningsjr Posts: 149 Member
    I'm counting calories, carbs and sugar...
  • artcaro1972
    artcaro1972 Posts: 42
    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
    melissanne81 Posts: 34
    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.
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