Do Calories Matter When You Are Going Low-Carb?
 

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Do Calories Matter When You Are Going Low-Carb?
Thyroid Disease Blog

March 25, 2004
Do Calories Matter When You Are Going Low-Carb?
Did you know...

Consumers say ... Almost half (46%) of those trying to reduce their carbohydrate intake are confident they can lose weight by just cutting carbohydrates without cutting calories.
Doctors say ... 86% of primary care physicians think it is extremely or very important to reduce the intake of calories on a low-carb diet. And 63% of primary care physicians are extremely or very concerned that their patients following a low carb diet are not reducing their intake of calories.

Can you lose weight and keep it off without cutting calories?
Consumers say ... Over half (52%) of those trying to reduce their carbohydrate intake believe that they can lose weight and keep it off long-term by cutting their intake of carbohydrates, but not cutting calories.
Doctors say ... The vast majority of primary care physicians (76%) feel that a diet that cuts carbs, without also cutting calories, will not be successful long term.

Does portion control matter when you are going low carb?
Consumers say ... One-third (34%) of those trying to reduce their carbohydrate intake believe that they do not need to control portion size.
Doctors say ... 83% of primary care physicians think it is extremely or very important to control portion sizes while on a low carb diet. 61% of primary care physicians are extremely or very concerned that their patients following a low carb diet are not controlling their portion sizes as well. Moreover, primary care physicians overwhelmingly (66%) feel that portion control is the most effective way to control calories.

Should people following a low carb diet worry about getting all of the essential nutrients their body needs?
Consumers say ... Over half (55%) of those trying to reduce their carbohydrate intake do not worry about getting all the essential nutrients they need in their diets.
Doctors say ... 95% of primary care physicians think it is extremely or very important to get essential nutrients when following a low carb diet. 45% of primary care physicians are extremely or very concerned that their patients following a low carb diet are not getting the essential nutrients they need.

BINGO!!

I've always said it, you HAVE to count calories no matter what you are doing, bottom line.

Unless you run 1000 miles a day.

:)

I have always paid attention to the calories too.
Even when cutting carbs I watch the calories.
actually, I have cut back on carbs but am into the whole wheat thing..
its working for me.