Is counting calories working 4 u?

arilongworth
arilongworth Posts: 8 Member
edited November 15 in Health and Weight Loss
For how many this app is working to loose weight?
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  • Lois_1989
    Lois_1989 Posts: 6,410 Member
    check out the success stories thread and find out. :wink:
  • dawniemate
    dawniemate Posts: 395 Member
    Yes.its great. ..not only counting calories but the support is fantastic. .. everybody knows a bit about something so we all share our wealth of knowledge lol....:)
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    I've lost close to 62 pounds counting calories, so I believe so :D
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    Yep.
  • Btbeam
    Btbeam Posts: 252 Member
    Yes for sure I have lost 134 lbs using this app. I have learned after 46 years on earth that I can't be trusted with food intake. lol I was 450 lbs last August. You don't get to 450 by making good food choices. I have now realized that I just don't have a healthy relationship with food so I need a place like this to help me out. Feel free to add me for additional support. I plan on being here for a long time.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Are you counting? Is so, is it or is it not working for u?

    There are a lot of MFP that are counting to lose weight, counting to maintain weight, counting for fitness, training, etc.. So the population is wide and reasons are numerous.

    What are your goals, etc... :)
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    I prefer tight weight to loose weight.

    But yes, calorie counting works.
  • hhnkhl
    hhnkhl Posts: 231 Member
    I use it for the community board. Counting calories is the least of my worries.
  • kristen6350
    kristen6350 Posts: 1,094 Member
    If losing 15lbs in 100 days and being 1lb from goal weight is success - I'm thinking it's working. Now, I'm starting to ease into maintenance, which oddly is harder than losing.
  • Realtree2429
    Realtree2429 Posts: 81 Member
    I've lost 56 lbs since August....so yeah, it's working for me :)
  • ElkeKNJ
    ElkeKNJ Posts: 207 Member
    I am still a bit in denial myself, but sadly yes, it is all about calories in Vs. Calories out. I miss my calories in....
  • ArkMom35
    ArkMom35 Posts: 225 Member
    Absolutely. And I don't shy away from tasty treats as long as they fit in my calorie goal.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Counting calories, eating everything I love and moving more and weight resistance

    yup .. 50lbs down in 8 months .. trying to get to maintenance
  • SergeantSausage
    SergeantSausage Posts: 1,673 Member
    It CAN'T not work, Bro.

    It's guaranteed to work for everyone.

    Physics and Chemistry, right?
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Surely it works for everyone that does it properly? If its not working then its because you arent doing it right or there is some medical issue.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    edited March 2015
    999tigger wrote: »
    Surely it works for everyone that does it properly? If its not working then its because you arent doing it right or there is some medical issue.

    even with a medical issue it still works .. it just might be lower calories and medication that are effective
  • BillRicks1
    BillRicks1 Posts: 473 Member
    Yes, but not just calorie counting. The food data also provides the nutrient levels for a given food. That is, IMHO, equally important.
  • isulo_kura
    isulo_kura Posts: 818 Member
    arilongworth wrote: »
    For how many this app is working to loose weight?
    The app isn't what does the work. You are. It's only going to work if you count calories accurately and set sensible goals.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    i would say counting calories works for all of us who are committed to it....
  • scottacular
    scottacular Posts: 597 Member
    arilongworth wrote: »
    For how many this app is working to loose weight?

    I go more with counting macros, but basically yes.
  • Beanogirl
    Beanogirl Posts: 97 Member
    52lbs gone so it's a yes from me.
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    It's working very well and it makes it easy to do and stick to.

  • bunnywestley81
    bunnywestley81 Posts: 178 Member
    The app doesn't do anything...the people do the work!

    But if you're comitted to weighing what you eat, logging it accurately and being a little wary with eating back exercise cals (MFP over estimates I think) then it is an extremely helpful tool to!

    I'm weebling at the moment as always but I'm around 1st 7lb down since January.

  • Gianfranco_R
    Gianfranco_R Posts: 1,297 Member
    arilongworth wrote: »
    For how many this app is working to loose weight?
    I don't know how many succeed and how many fail. What is sure is that MFP gives you the tools, but you have to make the commitment.

  • freeoscar
    freeoscar Posts: 82 Member
    It has been working for me (lost about 15lbs over 5 months) because rather than 'diets' which focus on what I can't eat, this allows me the ability to budget for the items I love to eat. It is very freeing in that way.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    It works for sure, but you need to log accurately for it to work.
  • alkindel15
    alkindel15 Posts: 3
    I've lost 20.5 pounds in 5 months...but 7.5 pounds of that total has come since using this app over the last 3 weeks. I'm definitely sold on the importance of logging all foods you eat and counting calories!
  • moto450
    moto450 Posts: 334 Member
    70 lbs lost in 8 months! Halelujia! I'm a believer! B)
  • Amy512tx
    Amy512tx Posts: 6
    moto450 wrote: »
    70 lbs lost in 8 months! Halelujia! I'm a believer! B)

    Nice! Congrats!

  • unlikelyathlete
    unlikelyathlete Posts: 62 Member
    Yes. If you are honest about what you are eating, you accurately measure what you are eating, and you don't give up if you are following the plan but the numbers aren't IMMEDIATELY showing up. I can't tell you how many people I see get discouraged when they don't see a loss on the scale for a week or two. It takes time.
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