It's not about calories?!

lb628

So I'm looking to start an anti-inflammatory diet. I'm wondering if I can eat as many calories as I want of a food that is anti-inflammatory. Like can I eat blueberries, walnuts, ginger, dark chocolate, etc until I can't eat them anymore and still lose fat, or should I still keep track of my calories? Any experiences/success with anti-inflammatory diets? (I read The Plan by Lyn Genet - great source)

kazsjourney

I would still count calories...while for example dark chocolate has some good antioxidents etc....eating that till you cannot eat anymore will still lead to you not losing weight...no matter what food you eat....its still about calories in vs calories out.

michellekicks

It's still about calories.

But by all means, if you want to try the anti-inflammatory thing, go for it. But make sure you hit your calorie targets in order to achieve the results you want.

Christina8585

Calories definitely do count! You can still eat healthy foods and gain weight from them by overeating the portion size. For instance, I have pretty much banished nuts from my snack group because I buy them, with no salt and then I eat them, handfuls at a time. And unfortunately I don't stop at a single serving of 7 almonds or 8 cashews. You can easily eat 300- 400 calories in no salted nuts, or at least I did. It totally defeated the purpose and held me back, so I don't eat them often anymore. Self control and discipline are key. Not always easy.

melindasuefritz

you need to track all calories evrything you eat
all food has calories

melindasuefritz

It is about the calories

herblackwings39

Eating 4,500 calories of walnuts and dark chocolate is still 4,500 calories. Unless that's your maintenance you'll gain no matter what the foods.