Counting Carbs

[Jazzy1125 1,008]

When we count carbs, are we supposed t count full carbs or net carbs?

[Orchids&Dragons 9,046]

It depends on what program you follow. My dr. doesn't have you track carbs at all. But my focus is supposed to be on lean Protein and non-starchy veggies. A few stray carbs sliding in here-and-there haven't seemed to cause me grief.

[nenes78 528]

If your carb counting, only net carbs. Net carbs are Fiber and/or sugar alcohols which our bodies cannot process.

[Healthy_life 1,437]

19 hours ago, Jazzy1125 said:

When we count carbs, are we supposed t count full carbs or net carbs?

Check with your dietician. I count grams of carbs. Not net.

[Jazzy1125 1,008]

52 minutes ago, skinnylife said:

Check with your dietician. I count grams of carbs. Not net.

I actually did this morning, she said we could only count net carbs if the amount of Fiber was higher than 5g.. other than that it was total carbs.

[Jazzy1125 1,008]

19 hours ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

It depends on what program you follow. My dr. doesn't have you track carbs at all. But my focus is supposed to be on lean Protein and non-starchy veggies. A few stray carbs sliding in here-and-there haven't seemed to cause me grief.

I was wanting to buy carbquick so i could make pancakes, just wanted to make sure i could have it. I tried the Protein pancakes with chickpeas.. absolutely gross. I wont eat it all the time because in my book it is like having bread, but something different than eggs and cottage cheese a few times i would be eternally grateful. LOL. I start soft foods on Thursday.

[Healthy_life 1,437]

1 minute ago, Jazzy1125 said:

I actually did this morning, she said we could only count net carbs if the amount of Fiber was higher than 5g.. other than that it was total carbs.

Great. Hope all is going well for you. Dang down 40.8 Fantastic.

[Healthy_life 1,437]

1 minute ago, Jazzy1125 said:

I was wanting to buy carbquick so i could make pancakes, just wanted to make sure i could have it. I tried the Protein pancakes with chickpeas.. absolutely gross. I wont eat it all the time because in my book it is like having bread, but something different than eggs and cottage cheese a few times i would be eternally grateful. LOL. I start soft foods on Thursday.

Glad your food progression is moving forward. Things get better. Hang in there.

[Jazzy1125 1,008]

1 minute ago, skinnylife said:

Great. Hope all is going well for you. Dang down 40.8 Fantastic.

Thanks! That includes the pre-surgery loss, but still pretty good. I have been estatic so far!! Although this week i went up 3 pounds, but there are 2 specific reasons for that LOL.. Give it a week and it will be back down plus some!

[mylighthouse 782]

If you want some delicious, quick and easy Protein pancakes that are low carb, try the cottage cheese/rolled oat/egg white recipe. Google search...

I used to eat those quite a bit, my husband loved them too. I need to make them again soon....yummy!