Net Carbs vs Total Carbs

[mbuczkowski 272]

Which do you count? Why?

[SuperDave 1,115]

For about a year after surgery I counted total carbs. I did that because anything that didn't count as a net carb, (fiber and sugar alcohol) was likely to screw with my stomach and I wanted to avoid it anyway. Now that I am in maintenance mode, (2.5 years post op) I watch the total carb count, but only count net carbs. Whether I am counting it or not, I still like to know exactly what I'm eating.

[mbuczkowski 272]

For about a year after surgery I counted total carbs. I did that because anything that didn't count as a net carb, (Fiber and sugar alcohol) was likely to screw with my stomach and I wanted to avoid it anyway. Now that I am in maintenance mode, (2.5 years post op) I watch the total carb count, but only count net carbs. Whether I am counting it or not, I still like to know exactly what I'm eating.

Thanks SuperDave