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Originally Posted by 189bgone
Hi All
Do you count calories only or do you also count fat and carbs?
I count calories, but I am also very interested in how food can improve my long term health. I do pay attention to fat (to make sure I'm eating enough healthy fat) and protein (to try to meet my daily protein goals). I pay attention to fat and protein and the carbs just pretty much fall in line. I try to only eat whole grains, complex carbohydrates (whole grain bread, brown rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes, beans, etc). I also pay attention to stuff like how many servings of fruit, vegetables I eat a day and limiting processed foods. It's a big picture thing for me, really, counting calories is just a small component.