Which is better for weight loss ..less calories or carbs? - Obesity Message Board

ScoobyDoo · 08-09-2004, 09:36 PM

Im soo confused about this. Im needing to lose weight but what should I do...eat less cals or carbs? Does anyone really know for sure?

west virginia girl · 08-10-2004, 12:46 AM

Hi

I am lost as well as what the best way to go is. With what foods to eat and the best exercise to do for certain parts of the body. I guess any little bit of exercising helps though and with the carbs and calories I think you need to watch both and don't over eat to many on both things. Not sure how many is to many though. But I read somewhere that some people wasn't losing the weight on the Adkins diet and it was because they didn't eat any carbs but they went way over board and was eating way to many calories.

tamaralynn2 · 08-11-2004, 10:43 AM

Think of it this way, the man who created the Atkins diet, had died because of severe health problems due to a low carb life. Stick to low-fat/low calorie diet and plenty of exercise, even if it's just walking or swimming, and you'll lose the weight.

Christin · 08-11-2004, 11:17 AM

It makes sense to me why people lose weight quickly on low-carb plans, but I don't know how sustainable/healthy it is in the long run. Personally, I am WAY addicted to all of the bad carbs...white flour, processed sugar, and junk food type stuff. So getting rid of those things makes sense to me, but I just can't see myself staying on an ultra-low-carb "diet". I think it seems healthier to just limit yourself to only "good" carbs. But what do I know, I am 100 pounds overweight right now...just wanted to share some thoughts

west virginia girl · 08-11-2004, 05:12 PM

You are on the right track girl!
You know in your mind whats right for you and whats not. We all can't do the same diet and be alright with it and just aknowledging that you know that shows you're doing whats right for you and you also know thats not eating everything and anything.
You're doing good