any one counting calories along with their carbs

i was just wondering if anyone was counting the calories at the sametime as
their carbs i know that with a low carb diet u don't have to count calories
but i do it to make sure that i am eating enough. was just curious

thanks
angie

Hey! I'll hang my post here on the post Anglea Woollcombe sent:

i was just wondering if anyone was counting the calories at the
sametime as their carbs i know that with a low carb diet u don't have
to count calories but i do it to make sure that i am eating enough.
was just curious

thanks
angie


Go ahead... You need to keep whatever stats make you comfortable with
your new eating regimen. It won't help your overall health if you let
worry create unnecessary stress.

Some people have gotten into stalls at some point because they went into
starvation mode.

If you use one of the programs that I've heard others mention here it
will count cals as well as carbs for you as you keep your food diary.

As I use a simple spreadsheet I only keep carb count at this time. I
need to investigate other programs more seriously. (to keep track of a
combination of my diet and moms renal diet)

--
Stephen S.
331/300/220 - as of 26 Nov. 03
LC since 28 Sept. 03
http://dragonfen.com/diet
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"Anglea Woollcombe" wrote in
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i was just wondering if anyone was counting the calories at the
sametime as their carbs i know that with a low carb diet u don't have
to count calories but i do it to make sure that i am eating enough.
was just curious


Yes, I am. And for the same reason. The first couple of weeks I had a
hard time getting my calorie count over 1000/day. That was because I just
wasn't thinking in terms of low carb yet.

Now I still count calories, just to make sure my overall intake is
reasonable. I'm going by the 8-10 calories per pound of current weight, so
I try to get about 1700-2100 calories per day.



Chakolate

--

When a thing has been said and well, have no scruple. Take it and copy it.
--Anatole France

In article ,
"Anglea Woollcombe" wrote:

i was just wondering if anyone was counting the calories at the sametime as
their carbs i know that with a low carb diet u don't have to count calories
but i do it to make sure that i am eating enough. was just curious

thanks
angie



Yes, I would wager most of us are counting calories too. Calories do still
matter for most people to a certain extent, even more if you are close to
goal, say within 10 or 20 pounds or so. The good thing about low-carb is
that for many people it helps to curb the appetite so that limiting
calories is easier. I know it's true for me, I could eat unlimited amounts
of rice or pasta and not feel full, I could never do that with meat and
cheese. There are certain things I have to watch out for though,
especially nuts, because they are easy to overeat.

--
-Michelle Levin (Luna)
http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick
http://www.mindspring.com/~designbyluna

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 23:03:20 -0600, "Stephen S" wrote:

As I use a simple spreadsheet I only keep carb count at this time. I
need to investigate other programs more seriously. (to keep track of a
combination of my diet and moms renal diet)

I have been very happy with Nutribase EZ
(http://www.nbez.info/homepage.shtml). It's got all the nutrient
information from the USDA SR14 plus lots of brand names and restaurant
nutrition data, you can edit/add items so that it shows net carbs, you
can build recipes and calculate net carbs for recipes. Tons of
features, easy to use. It's $40, but for me it has been well worth
it. There's no way those extra carbs/calories can sneak in when I'm
putting everything into this program. And you can have multiple
users, so it will track your diet and your Mom's.

I don't count calories, but watch volume, and don't eat any more if I am
satisfied. That just pushes and asks for me to have cravings.

Volume = 2 pounds?

--
JC

Eat less, exercise more.

--
"Crafting Mom" wrote in message
...

I don't count calories, but watch volume, and don't eat any more if I am
satisfied. That just pushes and asks for me to have cravings.

Hey! I'll hang my post here on the post Pat Paris sent:

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 23:03:20 -0600, "Stephen S" wrote:

As I use a simple spreadsheet I only keep carb count at this time. I
need to investigate other programs more seriously. (to keep track of
a combination of my diet and moms renal diet)

I have been very happy with Nutribase EZ
(http://www.nbez.info/homepage.shtml). It's got all the nutrient
information from the USDA SR14 plus lots of brand names and restaurant
nutrition data, you can edit/add items so that it shows net carbs, you
can build recipes and calculate net carbs for recipes. Tons of
features, easy to use. It's $40, but for me it has been well worth
it. There's no way those extra carbs/calories can sneak in when I'm
putting everything into this program. And you can have multiple
users, so it will track your diet and your Mom's.

Site says that the least expensive one that will track phosphates and
potassium is $70. yikes
--
Stephen S.
331/300/220 - as of 26 Nov. 03
LC since 28 Sept. 03
http://dragonfen.com/diet
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On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 13:39:28 -0600, "Stephen S" wrote:

Site says that the least expensive one that will track phosphates and
potassium is $70. yikes

I do wish the EZ version included potassium, but I've never had a need
to track phosphates. I guess it's all relative to how bad you need
software to help you. It does seem that the $70 is a lot less than
what comparable programs cost. I hope you are able to find one that
meets your needs.

Hey! I'll hang my post here on the post Pat Paris sent:

On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 13:39:28 -0600, "Stephen S" wrote:

Site says that the least expensive one that will track phosphates and
potassium is $70. yikes

I do wish the EZ version included potassium, but I've never had a need
to track phosphates. I guess it's all relative to how bad you need
software to help you. It does seem that the $70 is a lot less than
what comparable programs cost. I hope you are able to find one that
meets your needs.

I'll find something... The corporate programs should have features
added for keeping track of hundreds or thousands of clients. Keeping
track of membership numbers, addresses, etc. It would be worth the extra
money if you were doing it for a clientele.
--
Stephen S.
331/300/220 - as of 26 Nov. 03
LC since 28 Sept. 03
http://dragonfen.com/diet
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