How do you count your "extra's"?

[Lisaann]

Do you count carbs, calories or both? And what are your goals or limits for them? I was told to stick to only foods on the list, 500 cal. Of protein and my 2 veggies and a fat. I asked about all the stuff that in not on the list but in recipes they hand out and was just "yeah, it's confusing". Ugh.

I then asked how many calories and carbs for the day and was told between 20-30 carbs and about 800 calories. This should help me.

Do you log your food intake online? Which site is best?

[irabeslim]

Originally Posted by Lisaann

Do you count carbs, calories or both? And what are your goals or limits for them? I was told to stick to only foods on the list, 500 cal. Of protein and my 2 veggies and a fat. I asked about all the stuff that in not on the list but in recipes they hand out and was just "yeah, it's confusing". Ugh.

I then asked how many calories and carbs for the day and was told between 20-30 carbs and about 800 calories. This should help me.

Do you log your food intake online? Which site is best?

I use ************. I think it is great

[Lisaann]

Thanks, I will try that out. Your stats are amazing!

[AnnK]

Originally Posted by irabeslim

I use ************. I think it is great

Agreed. ************ is GREAT!!

[suthrn grl]

Originally Posted by Lisaann

Do you count carbs, calories or both? And what are your goals or limits for them? I was told to stick to only foods on the list, 500 cal. Of protein and my 2 veggies and a fat. I asked about all the stuff that in not on the list but in recipes they hand out and was just "yeah, it's confusing". Ugh.

I then asked how many calories and carbs for the day and was told between 20-30 carbs and about 800 calories. This should help me.

Do you log your food intake online? Which site is best?

I have been wondering the same thing! I was told between 25 and 30 carbs daily. I started logging my daily intake into an online journal last week... and boy, was I surprised at the "hidden" carbs I was not counting. Mostly in artificial sweetner packets! I was using Equal way more than I should be!

I started using *********.com for my journaling and it is great for me!!

I continue to wonder what the daily carb "average" is for most using the Medi WOE. I am trying to keep mine around 25.

Thanks for asking this question... I will be looking forward to your answers.

Be blessed!!

~* Sherri *~

[Lisaann]

Have you seen the EZ Sweet drops? You can find them online at Netrition and on Amazon. They are fantastic! Only one or two drops equal a packet of sweetner, no aftertaste and no carbs.

I joined Myfittnesspal and love it. I think this is going to really help me to stick to the plan with less confusion. Thanks!

[Mary T8M]

Originally Posted by Lisaann

Have you seen the EZ Sweet drops? You can find them online at Netrition and on Amazon. They are fantastic! Only one or two drops equal a packet of sweetner, no aftertaste and no carbs.

I joined Myfittnesspal and love it. I think this is going to really help me to stick to the plan with less confusion. Thanks!

My MWL center told me about EZ Sweetz a long time ago, but I didn't realize that they ARE liquid Splenda. I finally figured it out on my own.... Nothing like "reinventing the wheel"... I love them, and need to order more!

[suthrn grl]

Thanks Lisaann and Mary!
I have been looking for liquid artificial sweetener in the grocery store...but, haven't seen any yet. I have ordered from Netrition once before so this is a MUST for me. I have used the sugar free syrups for my coffee and hot tea and it is just not quite sweet enough for me. This will be great!

Sherri

[Lisaann]

This stuff will fit the bill then! It is really sweet! I use only 1drop in my hot tea. Even DH can't tell that it isn't real sugar.

[suthrn grl]

Placed my netrition order for ez sweetz on Saturday!! Thanks so much!!