Is there anything you DON'T count?

LollipopViolet

So far, the only thing I haven't counted, is from yesterday. I went out and shared some tapas with friends, and I couldn't find anything remotely like what I ate in the database (a little bit of a few things) as it was a local place. Other than that, I do log everything because I want to know where my calories are going, and if I can possibly make better choices at certain times.

hbrittingham

I refuse to let myself become obsessive over what I eat. If I do that, then it's not a lifestyle change, instead it's a diet and I've always ended up going off my diets and regaining weight. I log most everything I eat, but I don't log the sugar free gum I chew, I don't log condiments like mustard or ketchup, I don't log my veggie toppings on my pizza or sandwich and I don't log spices. I usually have 20-50 calories left at the end of the day, so those items are accounted for most of the time, though if not, I don't worry about it.

annabellio

Hot Sauce . I use it all the time. That being said i DO add my morning Emergen-c vitamin packet (it's 20 cals)

emmaline8

I don't count spices, gum/sugar free mints, vinegar, vitamins, or zero/low calorie drinks like tea. Maybe it "adds up", but it hasn't hindered my weight loss at all.

VaBeachNurse

Personally I think that everything going into your mouth should be counted, at least in the beginning. If you are going to count calories, you might as well do it correctly!! You would be surprised at how quickly the little things add up.
Once you get going and you are a couple of weeks into it that when you can kinda figure out what you can get away with not counting.
I count everything, if I don't I gain weight!