NUTS

RueXO
RueXO Posts: 1
in Food and Nutrition
Okay, so i always knew that nuts were calorie dense... but i never knew how calorie dense they were until recently when i actually started to weigh my food and use the calorie counter app to see the calorie content!
So i've been overeating on nuts for god knows how long, but i havent gained any weight? Id generally have about 990-1400 calories per day with my meals... but then i'd eat a load of nuts as well, and coming to think of it now, i probably ate way over 2000 calories per day including the nuts.
So if i stop eating nuts and exercise more, will i lose my last 10lbs?

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  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Well... it's kind of more simple than you're making it. Eat at a deficit. You will lose. I'd also take into account your macros.
  • 111YoYo111
    111YoYo111 Posts: 213 Member
    I know what you mean Rue. I was going to add a little snack pack of cashews to my lettuce wraps last night till I read the back. It would have almost doubled the calories of my supper!
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    RueXO wrote: »
    Okay, so i always knew that nuts were calorie dense... but i never knew how calorie dense they were until recently when i actually started to weigh my food and use the calorie counter app to see the calorie content!
    So i've been overeating on nuts for god knows how long, but i havent gained any weight? Id generally have about 990-1400 calories per day with my meals... but then i'd eat a load of nuts as well, and coming to think of it now, i probably ate way over 2000 calories per day including the nuts.
    So if i stop eating nuts and exercise more, will i lose my last 10lbs?

    What kind of nuts do you typically eat?

    Weighing and counting can help one to get the real picture for sure.
  • liondm
    liondm Posts: 4 Member
    I eat nuts every day. I have to measure them on my food scale every time, otherwise I'm very prone to over indulging. I usually measure a 1/4-1/2oz portion. I mix in some dry, no sugar added raw dried coconut flakes (about 10g) and sometimes add 3-4 raisins or mini chocolate chips. It makes a filling trail mix.
    And I CANNOT buy & keep any but butters in my house....I simply cannot control my intake with the temptation to keep taking spoonfuls!

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