Points, Calories or Carbs?

[Paplo]

What's the best type of diet to follow? One that counts calories, carbohydrates or has its own points system? I'm starting fresh and want to begin in the right category. I plan to use what I've learned already but I also want a new beginning to erase all the blunders I've been through until now.

[KraftyJo]

I don't like points systems. I pay attnetion to calories and try to focus on making sure I don't overdo it with carbs. At first it's best to count everything, to get a good idea of where you stand. But as you come to understand your food, you can just ballpark it, checking in now and again with some precision.

[PaulLo]

I've always had the best luck counting calories. I stay on track and progress when I do it, but I lose ground when I stop. To me, that means it works and I should keep it up.

[Nelly]

Anything but points. Points systems are proprietary and not sustainable for years to come. Understand your food and track something within it like calories or carbs, but don't rely on a company's point system or you're locked into it forever.

[chefmel]

points don't work long term. Aim for calories mostly, while trying to balance those with reduced carbs on the whole.