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A member asked:
Counting carbohydrate or counting calories, which is better for weight loss?
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Both: both are important, you have to count amount of calories you intake, and minimize carbohydrate intake.
Answered 7/26/2014
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Ultimately...: Calories IN must be less than calories expended so keeping track of calories is more important. That being said, it is important to keep simple sugars to a minimum and to increase fiber and protein in your diet.
Answered 8/14/2014
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