http://www.carbsexplained.com/carbs/n11.html Counting carbs is one of things that must be done when you are on a low carb diet, but many people find that counting carbs is also the hardest thing to catch on to and maintain - it doesn't have to be, here are some tips to make it easier. en-us Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:43:33 EST Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:43:33 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 You're interested in learning how to go about counting carbs, aren't you? So you jumped on the bandwagon and are intent on cutting out those few stubborn pounds by going on a low carb diet. Good for you! Most people should take this approach and aim to eat well. That's right, you are going to have to learn about counting carbs inside and out--the good carbs and the ugly carbs. There is really not that much to it once you get the hang of it, but your success on your diet is hinging on how diligently you are counting carbs. So take a few of our tips and make it much easier! Making Counting Carbs More Manageable One of the best things you can do to make counting carbs at home easier is to know all the measurements that are contained in the things that you use most for putting meals together. Using measuring cups and spoons all the time at the beginning will help you to start estimating carbs later and when you are out of the house. Also, make sure that you know the measurements of the dishes that you use most often. These things will cut your carb counting time a lot and you will soon memorize the exact size of all the containers in your kitchen. This is a healthy meal. Going out to eat can be a real deal breaker for a lot of people who have just started counting carbs. You have gotten used to going out to a restaurant and ordering whatever sounded good. Now you have to do it from an almost scientific approach! Learn about typical portion sizes in some of your favorite restaurants and assess the amount of carbs in your meal based on the amount that is on your plate (our portion sizes are huge - don't overeat!). Also you can get take-out once from your favorite restaurants and determine the amount of carbs on your own, then you will know exactly what you can order the next time you eat there! There are a lot of ways to make counting carbohydrates easy to fit into your life and remember the more you do this the more efficient you will become until it becomes second nature. Counting carbs will definitely become easier as you keep practicing and in no time at all you will find that it has become second nature. Making the effort now is sure to pay off later on when you have reached your weight-loss goal through a low carbohydrate diet. Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:43:33 EST