You are exactly right. >Carbs can be bad because carb-rich foods tend to be surprisingly high in calories, but that's about it from a weight loss perspective.

You are exactly right. >Carbs can be bad because carb-rich foods tend to be surprisingly high in calories, but that's about it from a weight loss perspective. This is exactly right also. The reason I avoid white bread, etc. is only because it is so calorie dense. That said, a carb is a carb is 4cal/gram.