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if you are tracking your carbs, do you count the net carbs (like you do on Atkins Diet) or do you count the actual carbs?

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I track actual carbs - but I set my daily goal keeping in mind that some of those will be Fiber. If that makes sense?

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I track actually carbs also but using myfitnesspal app you can view both.

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I too track everything on myfitnesspal.. its the best thing

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I track actual carbs. For the way my mind works if I focused on net carbs I'd try and justify less than stellar choices.

Amanda Rae

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Actual..net carbs is an Aktins ripoff.

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Net carbs, fiber is very important in our diet so if you are consuming some fantastic!

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Can we track Protein on mfp?

yes, it is possible on MFP to track Protein as well as carbs, sugars, fiber, nutrients, Water and exercise.

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I do net carbs.... I always subtract the fiber.

Speaking of fiber, I heard a lot of good things about the Quest Protein bars so I ordered a variety pack. It came in a couple of days ago and tried one this morning ( I think it was called lemon creme) and it was pretty good. One great benefit is that the bars have a lot of fiber -- the lemon creme has 16 grams of fiber, 20 grams of Protein and 170 calories.

They are more expensive but they really do pack a punch as a Meal Replacement...I'm looking forward to trying the other flavors.

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I do net carbs.... I always subtract the Fiber.

Speaking of fiber' date=' I heard a lot of good things about the Quest Protein bars so I ordered a variety pack. It came in a couple of days ago and tried one this morning ( I think it was called lemon creme) and it was pretty good. One great benefit is that the bars have a lot of fiber -- the lemon creme has 16 grams of fiber, 20 grams of Protein and 170 calories.

They are more expensive but they really do pack a punch as a Meal Replacement...I'm looking forward to trying the other flavors.[/quote']

I've heard good things about the Quest bars.

Amanda Rae

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thanks everyone for your input. I bought some sugar free Werthers candies to suck on and they are 4 carbs each, which concerned me.

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Can we track Protein on mfp?

Yes. It tracks calories, fat grams, Protein, carbs and more

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I do net carbs.... I always subtract the fiber.

Speaking of fiber' date=' I heard a lot of good things about the Quest Protein bars so I ordered a variety pack. It came in a couple of days ago and tried one this morning ( I think it was called lemon creme) and it was pretty good. One great benefit is that the bars have a lot of fiber -- the lemon creme has 16 grams of fiber, 20 grams of Protein and 170 calories.

They are more expensive but they really do pack a punch as a meal replacement...I'm looking forward to trying the other flavors.[/quote']

Apple pie is my favorite. One I'm addicted. I drive 45 minutes. Away to by them. And. Health wise chips. They r awesome

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To get net carbs do you subtract dietary fiber and sugar? Or just dietary fiber?

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