Quote Originally Posted by azfiddle View Post
Gypsy, if I wasn't getting a lot of exercise, I would be gaining weight on 1300 calories a day, much less something over 1500.
Thanks. I have to find the perfect amount to lose weight and not feel like I'm starving. I think it's around 1500, eating well (not junk). I think I can lose on that, but I'm not sure yet, no confirmations, because my weight doesn't go down steadily.

Quote Originally Posted by Becky View Post
I don't know any diabetics who use the exchange system anymore (though I'm sure there are a few). Most of us have switched over to counting carbohydrates for insulin purposes.

Has your nutritionist explained why he/she doesn't want you to count calories?
No, I have an appointment with her a couple of weeks, so I'll ask then. I'm not diabetic, but I have PCOS/IR, so I don't know if it has to do with that. I have a friend who is diabetic (and family members too) and it's a mixed bag. She does count carbs and has an insulin pump, my closest family member doesn't have/do either and manages his insulin/sugar levels through food and exercise.