Why you SHOULDN'T count calories
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Some of the calories are probably "negative calories" ---lemons, grapefruit, apples, etc. They take more to breakdown than the calories they actually contain. So they're essentially free with a bonus LOL.
And I agree. Probably more to the story than they're showing.0 -
quoted wrong post but whatever. you get my meaning0
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I'm thinking this banana chick probably sh*ts rocket fuel.0
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freelee the banana moron.
Um love this hahahahaha0 -
i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
Worse in what way?
If you drink the diet coke you have to spend the rest of your life choosing between false dichotomies. Now go enjoy your carbonated poison with your choice of farmer's market apple or state fair deep fried twinkie found on the ground in the midway.0 -
i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
Worse in what way?
If you drink the diet coke you have to spend the rest of your life choosing between false dichotomies. Now go enjoy your carbonated poison with your choice of farmer's market apple or state fair deep fried twinkie found on the ground in the midway.
Seems accurate.
Drinking diet mug root beer as I read.0 -
i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
Worse in what way?
If you drink the diet coke you have to spend the rest of your life choosing between false dichotomies. Now go enjoy your carbonated poison with your choice of farmer's market apple or state fair deep fried twinkie found on the ground in the midway.
Seems accurate.
Drinking diet mug root beer as I read.
LOL :drinker:0 -
i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
Worse in what way?
For your over all health as well as weightloss0 -
Yeah, most people aren't able to accurately gauge when they are hungry and how much they should eat. They eat too quickly and end up over-eating, or make portion sizes that are too large and feel obligated to eat it all. They snack on "small" things that add up throughout the day, without taking into account their movement. They over-estimate how much they move and underestimate how much they've eaten. This is what leads to weight gain, even when people are trying to lose weight.
Some people can do it, because their bodies send very clear messages, or they're very good at listening to hunger cues. A lot of it has to do with what they are naturally inclined to do (movement, food choices, eating habits, etc).
Calorie counting is best for those of us who fall in the first group.0 -
i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
Worse in what way?
For your over all health as well as weightloss0 -
i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
Worse in what way?
For your over all health as well as weightloss
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Freelee is the worst thing to happen to veganism, period.
Don't buy into it, please.0 -
i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
Worse in what way?
For your over all health as well as weightloss0 -
i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
Worse in what way?
For your over all health as well as weightloss
Link?
Also, how does something with 0 calories worse for weight loss than something with 150 calories?0 -
i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
Worse in what way?
For your over all health as well as weightloss
You'll find this topic highly debated here. And many don't find any of the research that says that carbonated beverages, or artificial sweeteners, are harmful to have much merit.
So yes, it's a real question. The assumption that diet soda is harmful is closer to superstition than science.0 -
I eat 2000+ calories while meeting my bodies nutrient needs and STILL have ice cream and fun stuff every day. While I would one day like to stop counting calories, I am not yet confident in my ability to meet those needs without it. Counting calories also gives me the ability to count macros/micros and I'm pretty crappy at making good choices to meet those needs. Particularly getting the proper amount of protein. I, in no way, can meet my protein needs on my own at this point lol.
There's nothing wrong with calorie counting, so as long as it doesn't become some dark obsession and you don't take it to extremes and eat nothing but doritos and ding dongs for your calories because sure, you'll lose weight just counting calories but it's deeper than that. It's also about finding sustainability and long term success in both heath and fitness.
Also, Free Lee the banana girl is freaking crazy and is a really stupid reference.0 -
i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
Worse in what way?
For your over all health as well as weightloss
You are just making assertions without any evidence.0 -
i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
Worse in what way?
For your over all health as well as weightloss
Where did your research come from?0 -
i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
Worse in what way?
For your over all health as well as weightloss
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i semi count calories but you are right a 0cal diet coke is worse than a 150cal smoothie people get way to into the calorie counting and ignore over all nutrition its a tricky balence sometimes
But.
Can't I have the coke and the smoothie?0
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