Calories in calories out!

lollyolivia

Well after realizing skipping meals and fad diets were No Bueno. I decided to back to the basics "it's all about calories in calories out". Counting calories is a first for me and I have to say I'm surprised at how well I'm doing! I've should've listen to my high school gym teacher. I can still hear her saying "watch your calories and get moving ladies it's the key to staying healthy" it only took me 20 year to take her advice 12 lbs gone and it's only the beginning! I'd love to hear about what's working for y'all please share and or friend me

livingleanlivingclean

"Skipping meals" is not a problem... Eat when you like. Technically I don't skip any meals as I eat all the meals I plan, I just happen to plan them to be after 1pm most of the time.

However you achieve a calorie deficit is the right way for you!

lollyolivia

Funny thing is I'm eating more now and feel hungry more often. I guess I jumpstarted my metabolism. I'm having smaller meals and healthier options. Thanks for the insight

livingleanlivingclean

lollyolivia wrote: »

Funny thing is I'm eating more now and feel hungry more often. I guess I jumpstarted my metabolism. I'm having smaller meals and healthier options. Thanks for the insight

Your metabolism doesn't stop...if it did, you'd be dead. You're may be eating more food, but it's likely you've made changes to larger amounts of lower calorie foods.

I used to do 6+ meals a day and was constantly hungry.... It was miserable! Eating bigger meals less often keeps me more satisfied.

JamesAztec

Calories in/out works short term because many of those calories your cutting are refined carbs.

livingleanlivingclean

Aztec4Life wrote: »

Calories in/out works short term because many of those calories your cutting are refined carbs.

I'm not sure I understand your statement... CICO works period. Refined carbs can be part of weight loss diet

1982Josie

Well done Olivia!
I am 12lb down too with 92lb to go, I will add you

lollyolivia

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Hello Aztec, it's true I am cutting out refined carbs however I'm also learning how to read labels and choose better meal options. I've also added exercise to lose the calories I've taken in throughout the day. My hopes are that I can continue to choose healthier foods and to remain active not only for my current diet but as a lifestyle to stay healthy.

lollyolivia

Josie - Thank you! You can do this we WILL do this!

Niki_Fitz

@lollyolivia - I can relate! This is my first experience counting calories too, and it's working. I'm not starving myself and then feeling anxious when it's time to eat (often followed by overeating). My body seems to like steady fuel, not too little and not too much. I time my meals and aim for a certain amount of protein, and I'm feeling satisfied and watching the scale slowly move in the right direction. Way to go with your 12 lb loss!

WinoGelato

Aztec4Life wrote: »

Calories in/out works short term because many of those calories your cutting are refined carbs.

CICO works all the time.
It is the mathematical equation that governs energy balance.
It is not a way of eating or a diet.
You can do LCHF or HCLF and still CICO applies.

OP good job, when it clicks it can be really liberating! Logging consistently and accurately here on MFP is one of the best ways to ensure you are creating that consistent calorie deficit that is required for weight loss. Good luck!

cherylbryson63

I am new to this and wanted to know if you should eat the extra calories your allowed after adding your daily exercise.

WinoGelato

cherylbryson63 wrote: »

I am new to this and wanted to know if you should eat the extra calories your allowed after adding your daily exercise.

My Fitness Pal calculates a goal for you based on the info you enter during set up which does not include any exercise. If you do none, you should lose at the rate that you selected, assuming you are logging accurately. So when you do exercise, and those calories are added, then yes, you are meant to eat at least some of them back. Some people find the calorie burn estimates a little high, so most recommend starting by eating back about 50-75% of the cals until you establish a predictable pattern of weight loss and know if they are inflated for you.

lovediets

Very inspiring . Thanks for posting .