Counting calories or counting carbs?

[Michelle Wolfe 9]

I see a lot of people on here that stick to a 600-800 calorie diet and others that just do low carb but don't count calories. I am a year out and having a hard time losing these last ten pounds. I am curious, people that just count calories-What do your meal plans look like in a day. For those who only count carbs-How many carbs do you allow yourself per day? Also could you tell me whether you are in maintenance or actively trying to lose. Thanks!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I'm not sure where I am. One minute I decide that I'm on maintenance and then when a friend comes in, I look at her hot sexy body and tell myself I need to get at least 10 more lbs off.......But I do mostly use myfitnesspal.com to logg my calories and my carbs are usually pretty low. My username is dorrierobles2003@yahoo.com and you can ask to add me as a friend and I will accept your invite and you cn look through some of my postings. There are times when I've been religous about it and others I don't track at all. But mostly do, I believe.....

This is such a wonderful journey that I'm on and I need to work on my head hunger now.....

[TheGamer 406]

I don't worry about calories, personally. Most days is 600-800, though some days (like today!) it's more than that. I can't eat enough to worry about them at this point. I focus on my Protein, Water, and then everything else. My guidelines for carbs were to have no more than 100g a day.

[Takingcontrol 467]

I don't think I could possibly take in too many calories! I concentrate on carbs & try to take in as few as possible!

[fluffylibra30 323]

Those last ten pounds will come off if you are strict on your carbs. I am pretty close to maintenance so I don't count as close, but the weeks I do super low (20-30) I lose a pound or two. When you first cut the carbs your body drops the weight. Just have to be careful when you start adding them back in. I eat fruit and veggies but try really hard to stay away from the white devils (sugar and flour) once I have a bite I want more more more!