Count bites not calories

I'm picturing her stuffing an entire cupcake in her mouth and counting it as just one bite. Not only will the cupcake not be enjoyed, but you'll be eating a ton of calories in that bite.

I just literally laughed out loud at this image !

But yeah OP this is not healthy...or smart...or possible to maintain...and you're starving yourself...and the quicker you lose the faster you gain it back...low and slow is the way to go

No one is asking the right questions here.

OP - How big is your mouth? Approximate volume?

Brilliant! I am going to do something similar. I am going to count swallows. Because I will sometimes only be swallowing saliva, I will give each swallow 37.5 calories and aim for 30 swallows per day.

Your boyfriend is going to be WAY dissapointed.

Brilliant! I am going to do something similar. I am going to count swallows. Because I will sometimes only be swallowing saliva, I will give each swallow 37.5 calories and aim for 30 swallows per day.

Didn't take this the wrong way at all...He he got a dirty mind here

I just take normal size bites and don't overthink it. When I'm done, I'm done. I posted this on here because I thought this was also a support group, obviously I'm wrong about that and it's just a calorie counting website. I do want to say that I have tons of energy and I sleep very well. Everything I eat tastes amazing.

This is a support group for HEALTHY eating habits. There's no easy way to change your mindset about food. Bites, even calories can be taken obsessively.

I had to retrain my brain to teach myself correct portion size. It's not easy. Stick with it and strive to be healthier. Log everything and don't lie. Your diary tells no falsehoods and allows no wiggle room. It may sound tedious, but it will help you see how to correctly eat.

And what is the difference between counting calories and counting bites?

*facepalm*

^^This.

And you said you were eating healthier for that time frame, so it may have been that leading to the loss vs. the counting of bites. Which I'm sorry, is silly in the extreme if you're actually trying to measure anything real.

And what is the difference between counting calories and counting bites?

Once is accurate and one is stupid. :smokin:

one bite!

I just take normal size bites and don't overthink it. When I'm done, I'm done. I posted this on here because I thought this was also a support group, obviously I'm wrong about that and it's just a calorie counting website. I do want to say that I have tons of energy and I sleep very well. Everything I eat tastes amazing.

We're supporting the community as a whole by shooting down this idea. It's a perfect idea for those people who are trying to disguise eating disorders as a legitimate weight loss plan. It's ill conceived and dangerous, We're NOT about universal support for harmful and dangerous ideas here at MFP. You can thank me later when you come to your senses.

^ Yes.

Please continue with what you are thinking works for you, and please keep us posted weekly on how this is working for you. You might be on to a new plan here that works and you can market it "36 with 20".
If I drink soup do I count that as a bite?
Are you adding supplements to your diet to ensure that you are getting the needed vitamins and minerals?
Are you being monitored by a healthcare professional?

I have been doing this for over a year and find that this is one of the simplest ways to count calories, you can scan the bar codes on foods, you have a database to draw from, and you can save repeated meals.

Hey, less negative comments folks! I don't expect to see that kind of thing on MFP. - even if you disagree, try using positive language eh.

I see there has been quite a jumpy reaction to the bites not calories suggestion.

We're all experimenting on here trying to find something that works healthily for us.

Although it isn't right for me, I can see what you're trying to do - it is about re-educating yourself to savour good food and not just put empty calories in your mouth. By becoming aware of bites, which is a very tangible thing rather than this invisible calorie thing, I can see how you can re-adjust your attitude to food.

I would say, however, that this is a method should perhaps be for a short while - once you've learned the message about what is a good portion size and good content then you can stop counting. I think it is the counting aspect that freaked everyone out!

Enjoy cooking, eating and feeling the benefits of nutrient high food.

Toria

When obese people have gastric bypass surgery they are only allowed to eat approximately 5 to 10 bites a day for 6 months. They are told to do this by the doctor. If it's ok for them then it's ok for me. I love my new founf energy and hated that sluggish feeling after eating a big volume of food.

Yeah, clearly you're the same as someone who's had gastric bypass surgery. :indifferent:

How about the better question....why CAN'T you bring yourself to count the calories?