How do I figure out the ECC of something?

[Feelix]

I need help. I just realized that I might be eating under my carbs and I have been keeping track of my carbs on FitDay but realized it does not calculate ECC and I don't know how.

Please help this simple mind. :-)

Thanks

[Shadow]

ECC is simply total carbs minus fiber :). The only catch is that you have to make sure the fiber hasn't already been subtracted out on food labels ;).

[LisaS]

it is hard to eat "under carbs" when there is no lower limit -

[Feelix]

Hrm - I was under the impression that I want to keep my Carbs between 30-40grams for the first phase. Am I miss understanding this?

Sarah

[Shadow]

Sarah - That is the right range. While there is no advantage to going below 30 ECC/day, it is not going to hurt you if you do. The only problem with going under is that maybe you're missing out on some of the vitamins and minerals provided by fruits and vegetables :).