Does counting calories really work?

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  • FatMoojor
    FatMoojor Posts: 483 Member
    Yes it works and it is the only way to lose weight. Every single diet (that actually works) is just CI < CO. A lot of them put a fancy façade on this but it's just CI < CO to lose weight.
  • twentytwelve12
    twentytwelve12 Posts: 245 Member
    Yes it does. It has worked for me. Ever since I stopped counting calories I gained weight. Now I'm going back to counting again to lose some more weight.
  • thin1dayplease
    thin1dayplease Posts: 291 Member
    As many others have said... WW uses just a different method of calorie counting. I can say that calorie counting 100% works for me!! Its made so simple with this app :smile:
  • Ann262
    Ann262 Posts: 266 Member
    I could have wrote the same post as KJ26boys! I also just cancelled my WW subscription because of all their changes. I had great success with them in 1999/2000 but ever since they have become more interested in selling more stuff and fake food than really helping with nutrition. Having said that, I don't think a calorie is a calorie is a calories. Sure, I suppose if you stay within you target calorie consumption, you will lose weight. I would argue that if you don't hit your healthy targets, you will crave more food, be hungry and end up giving in and failing. I find that if I really focus on getting my fruits and veggies and lean proteins and good carbs while staying within my calorie target, I am more satisfied, have more energy and find it all easier. If I start the day with a donut, I have a hard time staying within my target because I wasted 200 calories on nothing. We need good food, we have to learn to budget properly.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    nope
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    WW is calories counting lite (and expensive).
    Yes, calorie counting works.
  • kensqt4life71
    kensqt4life71 Posts: 11 Member
    motivccess wrote: »
    no...but not eating too many does... cheers :p

    That is so very true please take the advice
  • NealNH
    NealNH Posts: 106 Member
    Yes it definitely works. My wife and I combined have lost 100 pounds and both rarely have trouble with hunger despite the reduced calories. For me choosing foods that are less calorie dense like veggies allows me to get plenty on my plate which helps. Also choosing lean meats or fish (or legumes and grains) again lets you have more volume and stay within your calorie goal. I feel learning to work with these real foods instead of pre-packaged allows me to learn what a portion looks like so on those occasions when we do go out to eat we know when it is time to share an item. All the best to you in your journey.
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    I've lost 38 pounds since March, just by counting calories. Still eat all of my favorite junk food as well as plenty of fresh fruits and veggies.

    It does work. Will it work for you? That is up to you.
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