CHEESE?

calories in, calories out.

If you like cheese, eat cheese. Just remember that cheese is high in calorie for low volume so you should definitely weigh it out, if you aren't already.

String cheese is great because it has no carbs and no sugar. The notion that fat makes you fat is archaic. For example, avocados, which have lots of fat, are universally praised by most in the know.

So cheese (or an avocado) is much better than having a sugary yogurt, wheat thins, bagels, or a candy bars for a snack.

In ten years, "calories in, calories out" will be completely dismissed, just like we dismiss leaches, which were used by doctors through the early 19th century.

OP was asking if cheese will make her gain weight because it has a lot of fat. I told her that as long as she eats her goal calories (calories in, calories out) she will lose weight.

So you think we will eventually realize that eating less calories than your body requires DOESN'T result in weight loss? Is that what you're saying?

lol

EDIT: Oh, I see. You are a troll account. Kewl.

http://pilatesnutritionist.com/6-reasons-to-stop-counting-calories-11-things-to-do-instead/

One of thousands of article on line stating not to count calories. Has nothing to do with being a troll. Who in their right mind wants to count calories for the rest of their life?

But you won't even consider the possibility that you are incorrect because CICO is your religion.

How about you provide a link to a peer-reviewed study that says CICO is not necessary for weight loss.

I have cheese everyday, either as a snack or as part of a meal. Fat doesn't make you fat. Overeating makes you fat. My Fat macro is set to around 130g per day (Keto -- judge if you will) and I am consistently losing. So, no, cheese is not "bad" for you if you're trying to lose weight. Just don't gorge on it (or anything for that matter).

I eat cheese with nearly every meal, hasn't been a problem. Just be careful with portion sizes, as it can be calorie dense. And worth each and every one.

In ten years, "calories in, calories out" will be completely dismissed, just like we dismiss leaches, which were used by doctors through the early 19th century.

Hold the phones people, we have a psychic in the house!!

I forgot. "Calories In, Calories Out" is a religion on this site. Just like Veganism.

Do your own research and you will find that you are better off eating a 200-calorie avocado than a 200-calorie doughnut.

And do you really want to spend the rest of your life counting calories?

I think most of us agree there are more health benefits to eating 200-calories of avacado than 200 calories of doughnut. Sure, eating all of your calories in just doughnuts is not a healthy way to live, and will likely result in some undesirable health effects in your body.

But as far as energy is concerned, a calorie is a calorie. Just like 1 pound of rocks and 1 pound of feathers weighs the same, 1 calorie of avocado and 1 calorie of doughnut is the same amount of energy. I don't know what research you are refferring to, but if you put less energy into your body than it burns during the day, that extra energy has to come from somewhere, and that somewhere is the energy storage inside your body.

ETA: Even if you are doing something where you are not physically counting the calories, you are following the concept of making sure you eat fewer calories than you burn. I don't plan to count calories forever myself. Once you understand the amount of calories that are in food, you can make better choices in the future without having to look them up first.

oh, and let me squuez in between arguments and say. light cheese: no. yuck. just eat less of the good stuff. portion it in advance if it helps. i love me some advance portioning. grab and go.

I've always been told-including by my dietician-that cheese is fine for someone who's watching calories, as long as you limit it. I have a piece of low-fat string cheese every day, and along with an apple or banana it makes a perfect sized and filling snack. There are so many rumors about what's good for you and what's not, it's hard to figure it all out!! =D

I snack a lot on cheese - I'm on a low carb, higher protein/fat diet and eating cheese means that I feel full for longer.

I think in general, everything in moderation is good....sometimes I'm not so great at that with cheese for example...if I was allowed to be on a cheese only diet, I would so do it...all kinds of cheese...I'm on a goat cheese kick right now. I think I read somewhere once though that the hard cheeses are better for you (Parmesan, Romano, Etc)

Man, I could go for some cheese now lol.

I think the string cheeses are great because they are only 80 calories so very low in that factor!!

In my country, France, we eat TONS of cheese. Still obesity is far less important than here in US. Whatever what they say, cheese is not bad for you (unless you have some intolerance of course)

I eat FULL FAT cheese from all parts of the world. I love cheese from goat's milk, sheep's milk and cow's milk as well as cheese that is fresh or aged 12-36 months and anywhere from mild to extra sharp. I weigh it, eat and savor it and enjoy it for the protein it gives me. I usually eat 1-3 ounces (30-100 grams) a day as long as I have the excess calories remaining. It is a great and healthy snack.

calories in, calories out.

If you like cheese, eat cheese. Just remember that cheese is high in calorie for low volume so you should definitely weigh it out, if you aren't already.

String cheese is great because it has no carbs and no sugar. The notion that fat makes you fat is archaic. For example, avocados, which have lots of fat, are universally praised by most in the know.

So cheese (or an avocado) is much better than having a sugary yogurt, wheat thins, bagels, or a candy bars for a snack.

In ten years, "calories in, calories out" will be completely dismissed, just like we dismiss leaches, which were used by doctors through the early 19th century.

OP was asking if cheese will make her gain weight because it has a lot of fat. I told her that as long as she eats her goal calories (calories in, calories out) she will lose weight.

So you think we will eventually realize that eating less calories than your body requires DOESN'T result in weight loss? Is that what you're saying?

lol

EDIT: Oh, I see. You are a troll account. Kewl.

http://pilatesnutritionist.com/6-reasons-to-stop-counting-calories-11-things-to-do-instead/

One of thousands of article on line stating not to count calories. Has nothing to do with being a troll. Who in their right mind wants to count calories for the rest of their life?

But you won't even consider the possibility that you are incorrect because CICO is your religion.

I read the article. The claims are that because nutrition labels aren't exact, fruits may vary in content depending on the season, your body may not absorb every nutrient it gets, and because math is hard, calorie counting doesn't work? Also it says that because SOME people chose to always pick the lower calorie option even if it is unhealthy or gross, that calorie counting doesn't work?

Then the suggestions it gives are basically what the majority of people here are doing. Listen to your body, eat when you are hungry, eat what you want, enjoy your food, try to find healthy good tasting food.... How is calorie counting not any of those things? That philosophy certainly is paying attention to the number of calories, just without actually counting the exact amount.

There was not one suggestion of what to do that cannot be/isnt' done with calorie counting.

OP, based on the fact that you said you usually eat 1 string cheese a day, I'm going to read between the lines and say it sounds like someone gave you advice that you might be interpreting along the lines of "are there magic/demon foods that are BAD FOODS and I should never eat if I want to lose weight?"

The answer to that question is NO. You can eat ANYTHING in moderation and it will 1) not change the effect that eating at a calorie deficit will have on your weightloss and 2) not result in nutritional imbalances or (shudder) "toxins." ANYTHING. The best advice is

1) Get a calorie deficit any way that makes you happy to lose weight
2) Watch your OVERALL nutrition (macros, a few other things like fiber) for general health and nutrition, not for weightloss per se, but because when you're eating fewer calories it's just a good idea to make those calories COUNT as much as possible to get enough nutrients in.

If your overall diet includes a variety of nutrient dense foods, and you're getting a good balance of macros for your body, no single food is going to be particularly unhealthful. If you wanted to include some cheese, a little piece of chocolate, or some booze, or pizza, or cheetos or whatever in your diet, as long as you practice moderation and get most of your calories from a diverse array of nutrient-dense foods, you'll be fine.

Best of luck to you!!!

Whatever you eat, be it Cheese, Chicken or Twinkies, log it and keep under your calorie count goal.

Some foods require more calories to process than others, but this is minimal.

The law of conservation of energy states that the total energy of an isolated system is constant; energy can be transformed from one form to another, but cannot be created or destroyed. The first law is often formulated by stating that the change in the internal energy of a closed system is equal to the amount of heat supplied to the system, minus the amount of work done by the system on its surroundings.

calories in, calories out.

If you like cheese, eat cheese. Just remember that cheese is high in calorie for low volume so you should definitely weigh it out, if you aren't already.

String cheese is great because it has no carbs and no sugar. The notion that fat makes you fat is archaic. For example, avocados, which have lots of fat, are universally praised by most in the know.

So cheese (or an avocado) is much better than having a sugary yogurt, wheat thins, bagels, or a candy bars for a snack.

In ten years, "calories in, calories out" will be completely dismissed, just like we dismiss leaches, which were used by doctors through the early 19th century.

OP was asking if cheese will make her gain weight because it has a lot of fat. I told her that as long as she eats her goal calories (calories in, calories out) she will lose weight.

So you think we will eventually realize that eating less calories than your body requires DOESN'T result in weight loss? Is that what you're saying?

lol

EDIT: Oh, I see. You are a troll account. Kewl.

http://pilatesnutritionist.com/6-reasons-to-stop-counting-calories-11-things-to-do-instead/

One of thousands of article on line stating not to count calories. Has nothing to do with being a troll. Who in their right mind wants to count calories for the rest of their life?

But you won't even consider the possibility that you are incorrect because CICO is your religion.

Articles aren't science, they are opinion pieces. Link scientific, peer reviewed studies or GTFO. It's religions that survive on opinion, not science.

just for fun....since the word science came up....

Mmmm cheese.

I think even if I had a lactose intolerance, I would still eat cheese.

Today for lunch I am having half of a baked potato topped with some broccoli and 1/3 cup (a serving as listed on the bag) of shredded cheddar cheese along with a salad. I also could eat an entire block in one sitting, but it is just all about portion control and enjoying your food.

Like others have said, everything in moderation. I eat string cheese as a part of my snacks on a pretty much daily basis. And it's a source of protein too. I've lost almost 100 lbs. and still losing while continuing to eat it. As long as you don't overdo it with cheese, you'll be fine I think.