To Count Calories or Carbs

Question?

I’ve always had problems with my weight and have tried many diets. I’d like to know whether counting calories or carbs is better as far as losing weight and keeping it off.

Answer!

Well, the answer is that counting both is important — but counting calories is more important! To lose weight, you must eat fewer calories than you expend in any given day. You can actually reduce the amount of carbs you eat, but if you’re still taking in more calories than you’re expending, you’ll gain weight.

Usually, women on a diet should eat about 1,200 to 1,500 calories per day; men approximately 1,500 to 1,800 calories per day. This will allow for a weight loss of one to two kilos per week, which is considered a safe rate of loss. Staying within that calorie range, you might be able to decrease hunger pains too by reducing carbs and eating more protein, which can help you feel fuller longer as well as reduce cravings.

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Unknown Jan 2010