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I ate low carb based on the Atkins plan for about 2 years, just counting
carbs and had good results. I went off for about 2 years (started again 4
weeks ago), and now some of the info I've been reading says you should count
calories as well as carbs.

I'm sure that would be effective as well, but my question is: Is counting
calories really necessary? If so what should your calorie count be? I
can't imagine eating 1400 cal's and 30 carbs a day.

If you are losing weight at a satisfactory rate without counting calories, then
it's not really an issue. In MY case, I DO have to count calories. I try to
keep them between 1200-1400 per day. I lose very slowly ANYWAY, but even MORE
slowly if my calories go higher than that. I am VERY sedentary, though, when I'm
not actively exercising.

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Saffire
205/157/125 - 5'2.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333