fat,carbs,sodium,or sugars????HELP - Weight Loss Message Board

CKG5969 · 08-26-2003, 05:57 AM

Hi,
I am kind of new to dieting and I have a strange question. I am 5 ft 7 I weigh about 150lbs, and I have been trying to do this South Beach diet,and it is almost exactly like the atkins.I am trying to loose around 15 lbs quickly. I find it very hard to limit all of my potatoes so I limit them.
What I am trying to get at is when I am reading the back of labels I know I have to watch the fat, sugars, and carbs, but what is the most effective thing to watch? I get really confused.
Thak you so much for your help.

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Hartman1109 · 08-26-2003, 07:32 AM

The most effective item to watch on labels in my opinion is Carbs. This is the one that turns to fat if you do not burn what you eat. I don't suggest that you eliminate carbs...just lower your intake of them. I find that I can lose weight with just keeping an eye on Carb intake. I have used this theory for over 20 years now. I am female and approaching 50 yet I still weigh 120 lbs. My 30th Class Reunion was enlightening. Alot of over-weight classmates. I was still in a size 5...can't say that for most of the class. Good Luck