Why I don't count calories
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Dr. Peter Attia discussed "Do calories matter?" on his blog The Eating Academy. Here is the link:
http://eatingacademy.com/nutrition/do-calories-matter0 -
Hmmm ... suspiciously similar to something yesterday (profile as well as topic). But I'm willing to give this the benefit of the doubt.
Man, I got the same vibe too and I didn't even look at the profiles until someone else mentioned it!
As for calorie counting.... calorie counting is one of the MAIN features of this site. If you don't want to use it, fine, but don't knock it. It's worked fantastically for alot of people, for many different reasons (not all to lose weight).
I 100% believe in calories in, calories out. Does that mean some foods are more filling than others? Absolutely. But in terms of weight (loss, gain, maintenance), calories are what matter. Doesn't mean macros aren't important too, but calories kind of trump everything else in the weight department.0 -
Why are you here then? It's a calorie counting website... the main premise is to have a place to... count calories.
NO it's not just a calorie counting website. It's called My FITNESS Pal, not my Calorie Counting Pal
It is not just a calorie counting site but the basic premise is.
MyFitnessPal
www.myfitnesspal.com/
Over 65 million people have lost weight with MyFitnessPal's FREE calorie counter. Get free access to the world's largest ...
The app description also describes it as the "fastest and easiest to use calorie counter" and is listed as a calorie and dietary tracker.
ETA - I don't always count calorie either and still use the app/site0 -
Have you ever read the log in page?Why are you here then? It's a calorie counting website... the main premise is to have a place to... count calories.
NO it's not just a calorie counting website. It's called My FITNESS Pal, not my Calorie Counting Pal
"Lose Weight with MyFitnessPal The fastest, easiest to use calorie counter app."
"Over 65 million people have lost weight with MyFitnessPal's FREE calorie counter"0 -
Have you ever read the log in page?Why are you here then? It's a calorie counting website... the main premise is to have a place to... count calories.
NO it's not just a calorie counting website. It's called My FITNESS Pal, not my Calorie Counting Pal
"Lose Weight with MyFitnessPal The fastest, easiest to use calorie counter app."
"Over 65 million people have lost weight with MyFitnessPal's FREE calorie counter"
Well i do log in every day, so yeah i've seen it. thanks for copying and pasting that text. It's not the only thing to do here, that's all i was saying. No need to get butt hurt over it0 -
Have you ever read the log in page?Why are you here then? It's a calorie counting website... the main premise is to have a place to... count calories.
NO it's not just a calorie counting website. It's called My FITNESS Pal, not my Calorie Counting Pal
"Lose Weight with MyFitnessPal The fastest, easiest to use calorie counter app."
"Over 65 million people have lost weight with MyFitnessPal's FREE calorie counter"
Well i do log in every day, so yeah i've seen it. thanks for copying and pasting that text. It's not the only thing to do here, that's all i was saying. No need to get butt hurt over it
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Good for you. There are many many people who have lost weight and kept it off just by practicing proper portioning and making intelligent decisions on food choice. You can get fat off eating anything, but if you incorporate more veggies into your diet it's hard to over eat broccoli (I dare anyone to try to eat 1,000 cal of broc), it's easy to over eat a pizza or cake.
Oh my god. You would either be living in the bathroom, or so constipated that people would ask when you're due.
Anyway. This is all pretty much what I do. Except, that I log it at the end of the day. I try not to count calories during the day. Trying to get away from it, as it just makes me obsessive. I find that when I don't, the numbers still come out at around maintenance, anyway. If they come out lower, I just eat a pack of peanuts or a candy bar or something.
You can use it to count calories (obviously, that was the original intention) but many of us use it for other purposes, too.
Early in my ED recovery, I used it to make sure I was getting enough protein (although I still - to this day - struggle with that due to not liking meat much), iron, vitamins, and calcium.0 -
Are you counting calories here in the forums? No? Think about the implications of that for a few minutes.
Have you ever read the log in page?Why are you here then? It's a calorie counting website... the main premise is to have a place to... count calories.
NO it's not just a calorie counting website. It's called My FITNESS Pal, not my Calorie Counting Pal
"Lose Weight with MyFitnessPal The fastest, easiest to use calorie counter app."
"Over 65 million people have lost weight with MyFitnessPal's FREE calorie counter"0 -
Are you counting calories here in the forums? No? Think about the implications of that for a few minutes.
Have you ever read the log in page?Why are you here then? It's a calorie counting website... the main premise is to have a place to... count calories.
NO it's not just a calorie counting website. It's called My FITNESS Pal, not my Calorie Counting Pal
"Lose Weight with MyFitnessPal The fastest, easiest to use calorie counter app."
"Over 65 million people have lost weight with MyFitnessPal's FREE calorie counter"
No but I wouldn't be surprised to find that most people here do or believe in CICO and promote it in the forums. And it wouldn't upset me
(My response about counting calories is strictly based on the Op's likely history)0 -
Oh, definitely. But that doesn't rule out additional reasons for using the site or handling CICO in a less explicit manner. I don't think handling calorie intake in a non-counting way means MFP is useless, or off-limits, even if the overwhelming majority of users count calories.
Are you counting calories here in the forums? No? Think about the implications of that for a few minutes.
Have you ever read the log in page?Why are you here then? It's a calorie counting website... the main premise is to have a place to... count calories.
NO it's not just a calorie counting website. It's called My FITNESS Pal, not my Calorie Counting Pal
"Lose Weight with MyFitnessPal The fastest, easiest to use calorie counter app."
"Over 65 million people have lost weight with MyFitnessPal's FREE calorie counter"
No but I wouldn't be surprised to find that most people here do or believe in CICO and promote it in the forums. And it wouldn't upset me
(My response about counting calories is strictly based on the Op's likely history)0 -
Are you counting calories here in the forums? No? Think about the implications of that for a few minutes.
Have you ever read the log in page?Why are you here then? It's a calorie counting website... the main premise is to have a place to... count calories.
NO it's not just a calorie counting website. It's called My FITNESS Pal, not my Calorie Counting Pal
"Lose Weight with MyFitnessPal The fastest, easiest to use calorie counter app."
"Over 65 million people have lost weight with MyFitnessPal's FREE calorie counter"
You ROCK ^^0 -
I only brought up the text on the log in page because you used the age old "It's called My FITNESS Pal, not My Calorie Counting/CICO/Food Scale Pal." It's not JUST a calorie counting website, but it is a calorie counting website. I like to bring that up whenever someone uses the name of the site to prove a point. Sounds like we both agree :flowerforyou:
Have you ever read the log in page?Why are you here then? It's a calorie counting website... the main premise is to have a place to... count calories.
NO it's not just a calorie counting website. It's called My FITNESS Pal, not my Calorie Counting Pal
"Lose Weight with MyFitnessPal The fastest, easiest to use calorie counter app."
"Over 65 million people have lost weight with MyFitnessPal's FREE calorie counter"
Well i do log in every day, so yeah i've seen it. thanks for copying and pasting that text. It's not the only thing to do here, that's all i was saying. No need to get butt hurt over it0 -
Yesterday, I was looking forward to going home and enjoy the "Adios" thread - just to be crushed to find it was deleted. :brokenheart:
Doesn't that just suck?!!
The same thing happened to me with the 'drink shakes, not eat food, it's cheaper thread' :frown:0 -
Yeah, yesterday's post was a little more fun. Not a single gif yet......0
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I just had a cheeseburger and french fries. I have enough calories left to have a bowl of soup for dinner. Counting calories allows me to eat things I enjoy now and then as long as I spend my calories according to the MFP app.
But if another method works for someone else, go for it and I wish you great success!0 -
Yeah, yesterday's post was a little more fun. Not a single gif yet......
He hasn't accused us of being religious sheep...yet.0 -
More power to you if you can succeed without the checks and balances that counting calories can provide. A lot of people are attracted to calorie counters because they aren't sure exactly how much they're taking in, or they aren't honest with themselves before they have to face the chart at the end of the day. It can also help people make better choices because it helps show where you stand and can show you nutrient rich, low calorie options.
Whatever works for you
I keep track of mine because it helps me make sure I'm hitting my macros and getting close to my calorie goal, AND it helps keep me from skipping meals. 0
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