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Does counting calories bum you out?

allegram
allegram Posts: 117
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm sure it can't just be me that gets bummed out at the thought of counting calories for the rest of my life... I have had success maintaining weight with "intuitive eating," which is what I'd like to do once I reach my goal weight. What about you? Do you really plan on counting calories for the rest of your life?

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  • ErinBeth7
    ErinBeth7 Posts: 1,625 Member
    I don't plan on counting the rest of my life. I've learned a lot about what kinda nutrients and calories are in foods. I can usually guesstimate and still be around my calorie range. I will count calories until I reach my goal weight and then just monitor my foods.
  • TheWinman
    TheWinman Posts: 684 Member
    I don't think you need to count calories the rest of your life. I've only been counting calories for 5 months now and I have a pretty good idea on my own on how I'm doing with my net colorie goals. I intend to keep counting until I reach my weight goal and a little after that since my net calorie goal will change since I won't be doing weight loss anymore.
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