Counting Carbs

[sleepz08 2]

Just wondering, I know that most everyone is counting Protein, carbs, sugars, ect. When counting your carbs, are you counting all carbs taken in or do you only count NET CARBS (carbs - fiber)? Prior to surgery, I did Adkins for a while, successfully, and counted NET CARBS. Just looking to see what others are doing. Thanks

[Katie713 423]

I'm counting net carbs. As a matter of fact I just found my Atkins book and decided to use that to guide me in order to speed up my weight loss which is very slow. I am going to do induction for the next two weeks (under 20 grams) and then move to OWL (under 40 grams) ...that's the plan (for now).

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I just work at not eating carve. If I do count carbs, then I subtract finer fr that #. Or # of carbs subtracting Fiber = carbs in.

[Foxbins 625]

I counted all carbs just because it was easier. I don't think it really matters as long as you are consistently counting the same.

[kcage 33]

i just try to stay away from too much bread and Pasta. Should i count carbs? Will that help if so please let me know how and what to count!

[sleepz08 2]

kcage- I was in a 4 week stall and very frustrated I was keeping track of my intake of calories, but not really concentrating on the breakdown of them ( Protein, carbs, sugar, fiber). I started keeping my track of each individually (my fitness pal is FANTASTIC), and I have broken the stall with a 6 pound loss this week. I have been just counting all carbs, not figuring the NET carbs. I have a goal of 700 calories( most days I meet that), 44 carbs, 15 fiber, 20 sugar. My fitness pal has been a great tool for me in keeping track of those. Everytime something goes in my mouth, it gets logged on my fitness pal. I have learned I have to be very strict with it, or I will forget to add something. A bite here and a bite there, adds up to calories that can affect your loss.

[legal loser 77]

I do net carbs per nutritionist. See what your doctor or NUT says.

[GonnaLoseIt 33]

I only counted carbs til about 5 months post op. Now I just make the right carb decisions and do not care about how many as long as they are whole grain, vegetables, fruits etc.

When I did count them I used NET carbs though