Losing weight just from counting calories?

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  • kristen6350
    kristen6350 Posts: 1,094 Member
    sharonhsieh wrote: »
    kristen6350 wrote: »
    Yep. 6lbs since Dec. 10th. No exercise. I tend to hibernate in the winter so I need to get my food intake spot on...

    Hi, can you please suggest your methods for shedding down the 6 pounds? What did you eat?

    I have my diary open. You'll notice my intake last week was really low - not normal - we were on vacation in the South and I can't handle southern food. I was limited to what I would eat. But I'd say the 10th to the 31st is a good example of what I eat.

    And it's really not what you eat, it's how much. My calorie requirements might be different than yours since I'm 5'11 and 160.

  • lavendah
    lavendah Posts: 126 Member
    Lost 38 lbs just by guesstimating calories.No exercise,no logging,no tracking macros and didn't quit eating anything.I'm not trying to brag,ofcourse this isn't the healthiest way but whatever.
    Just saying that ofcourse,you can do it.Calories in vs calories out is indeed TRUE.
  • jessicatourangeau
    jessicatourangeau Posts: 8 Member
    THIS WORKS!!!! I have done the 800cal diet with starting waight of 240lb I lost 80lb in 5 months!!! And kept it off for three years!! I was a stay at home mom of two kids it wasn't easy not to eat the cookies:) the only exercise I done was the house cleaning and dipper changing!!
    Went back to work and fast food was convenient now 2 years later I was back to 196lb:( I started MFP Nov.22,2014 and have lost 16lb so far! Not bad for 1 1/2 months I have droped 2 pant sizes and feel great I only waigh in every 2 weeks to make sure I'm not discouraged by not losing but a pound or two when the next week it may be a 5-6lb loss... Good luck
  • jnv7594
    jnv7594 Posts: 983 Member
    kristen6350 wrote: »
    Yep. 6lbs since Dec. 10th. No exercise. I tend to hibernate in the winter so I need to get my food intake spot on...

    This is me. I'll be honest. I have a hard time staying motivated to exercise in the winter. I haven't done any exercise over the past month and a half or so aside from playing outside with my daughter when the weather isn't frigidly cold, and I've still continued to lose weight. Eat at a deficit and you will lose.

  • DiChic74
    DiChic74 Posts: 15 Member
    I am exactly like you! Just starting tracking calories 2 days ago mainly in an effort to see if I can make it on the recommended calorie limit and to help me be more aware of the food choices I am making so I can eat healthier. I have a 5 year old and work full-time so right now finding the time to exercise is challenging. I thought I would start with the calorie tracking to get into the habit of doing so, and then add in exercise when I can. I've started taking the stairs more and hope to do some more active things with my son on weekends once the weather gets warmer.

    I've been pleasantly surprised that I can have a huge salad from the salad bar in my cafeteria at work with some chicken or ham in it for protein and tons of veggies, a lower-cal packet of dressing and it fills me up nicely! Much better than the sandwich with mayo, chips and cookies I used to eat! (love them, just trying to avoid them)

    Good luck and the first step is deciding to get started! So hooray for us!!!! :)
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    Sure--you can lose weight by just reducing calories. In 90-95% of cases, you'll put it all back on and more within 1-2 years, but you can lose it---again and again and again.......
  • agaraffa
    agaraffa Posts: 27 Member
    I've lost 81 pounds without doing any exercise at all.
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    Losing weight is mostly about eating less calories than you burn.
    Exercise is nice, get your fit, makes you feel good and as bonus you can if you eat some of your calories back.

    I lost my first weight without any exercise simple because i couldn't do anything. Now i train and feel marvelous and satisfied and proud at myself that i do :)
    But the weight loss is because of what i eat.
  • DeeTee68
    DeeTee68 Posts: 198 Member
    There are many, many scientific studies to back up that a calorie deficit will make you lose fat without exercise. You do not need to follow any latest fad diet just watch and monitor your calorie intake. What you do need to be aware of is that you are not also losing lean mass this where exercise and higher percentage of protein comes in to help combat lean mass loss.

    May I suggest reading The Fat Loss Bible by Anthony Colpo it has truly awoken me to the truth.
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