Stop counting calories, GO KETO

Reinvented46
Reinvented46 Posts: 301 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
40 pounds down not one calorie counted!!!

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    If i don't count calories I'll be back at my original weight
  • kristikitter
    kristikitter Posts: 602 Member
    Can I have wine if I go keto?

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  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    Happy for you and may it continue. However, the reason for the negativity is that it's difficult to sustain (for most), and newbies need to know that. There are people that don't count and lose just the same--it's not the majority though. Then there are fitness buffs on here that are watching their macros, especially protein, and count to make sure they get enough, along with eating what they like. Just so you know, there are people that gain on keto. Best.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    I've lost weight without counting calories in the past, but find it more fun to count (and to count macros and other things). Similarly, I've lost weight without weighing or measuring, but find that fun too. I am not sure why not counting is supposed to be some kind of huge bonus, but congrats on the weight loss. Lots of people around here have lost lots, so you are finding others who are similar in that way.
  • CafeRacer808
    CafeRacer808 Posts: 2,396 Member
    edited January 2017
    Many of us prefer moderated diets over restrictive ones. Also, I'm a numbers and data guy, so counting calories is fun for me. Doing so has also taught me about portion control, which is a vital skill to master as I approach maintenance. And finally, I simply love refined carbs too much to limit or restrict them completely. As a Japanese American, I basically have a pot of cooked white rice on the kitchen counter 24/7, and there's no way I'd ever dream of giving that up. But hey, do what works for you.
  • Geocitiesuser
    Geocitiesuser Posts: 1,429 Member
    Keto is not magic. Calories in vs Calories out is absolute. If you haven't been counting calories then you have been eating less than your maintenance calories. If keto works for you, that's great. But don't spread lies that you don't need to count calories. You can still get fat off 4,000 cals of prime rib and bacon every day.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    Congrats, but Keto isn't for everyone.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Yeah, nope.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    No gallbladder and a high fat diet? I would end up pooping forever. I think I'll pass.

    Pooping forever? Sounds like a super power! lol
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    No gallbladder and a high fat diet? I would end up pooping forever. I think I'll pass.

    Pooping forever? Sounds like a super power! lol

    I have this superpower! #crohn'sprobz
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    No gallbladder and a high fat diet? I would end up pooping forever. I think I'll pass.

    Pooping forever? Sounds like a super power! lol

    I have this superpower! #crohn'sprobz

    HAHA!
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,534 Member
    I'd need to buy shares in antacids. Me and high fat, no bueno. I think I'll stick with calorie counting.
  • 3rdof7sisters
    3rdof7sisters Posts: 486 Member
    You can call it whatever you like, but the bottom line is always eating less calories than you burn.
  • Hamsibian
    Hamsibian Posts: 1,388 Member
    jkwolly wrote: »
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    No gallbladder and a high fat diet? I would end up pooping forever. I think I'll pass.

    Pooping forever? Sounds like a super power! lol

    I have this superpower! #crohn'sprobz

    HAHA!

    Haha I can only imagine the ways we could stop evil doers.

  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,210 Member
    Congrats on your loss. I lost 65 pounds and did not go Keto. I'm not interested in it at all. For me it is too restrictive and complicated. I think I'll stick to moderating my portions by counting calories.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I did keto shortly after joining this site. Sadly I gained weight on keto. I'm one of those people who can manage to eat tons of meat. Add in cheese and I was WAY over my TDEE. Keto isn't magic, but it can help some people reduce calories enough to lose weight. It's great you found a way to not count calories and lose weight, but it still comes down to calories and if you counted them for a few weeks you would see that.
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    Keto/low carb wasn't for me. Too high in fat and not good for my IBS...
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Reinvented46 wrote: »
    40 pounds down not one calorie counted!!!

    Congratulations, but I guarantee you that all those calories were eaten at a deficit. ;)

    Literally counting calories is irrelevant. Stay within your calorie deficit to lose weight and it works every single time irrespective of diet type.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    No gallbladder and a high fat diet? I would end up pooping forever. I think I'll pass.

    Pooping forever? Sounds like a super power! lol

    I was gonna say something similar. :D
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