Calorie Count or Stricter Diet?

joshandstacy

I am doing pretty well with calorie counting and exercising (with the exception of the past week and a half). I am going to be in my friends wedding in July and definitely want to be closer to my goal weight by then. I was just curious to hear what everyone has to say about it. Do you think calorie counting is good enough or is a more regimented diet better?
Thanks!

UponThisRock

The only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you eat.

hottottie11

A rigid diet plan only works if you can stick with it for the rest of your life. Consider a flexible eating plan that includes the foods you enjoy, while making sure you are meeting your NET calorie goals and macro-nutrients.

Flacachica

I think you have to do both. I mean you can eat ding dongs and ho hos and still be under your calories... but that's not doing your body any good nutrition-wise. I think eating a balanced meal is just as important as counting calories. And even if you go over your calories a bit with something healthy (like say an extra serving of strawberries or something)... I've NEVER heard of somebody getting fat from eating too many fruits or veggies! LOL

hottottie11

I've NEVER heard of somebody getting fat from eating too many fruits or veggies! LOL

^^Entirely possible if you go over your maintenance. Healthy eating =\= weight loss if you eating more than you take in.

joshandstacy

Thanks guys!