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shakhyjah
shakhyjah Posts: 5 Member
edited November 25 in Health and Weight Loss
I was wondering if I was to eat whatever I want but still stay at or under my calorie intake Could I still lose weight? I also exercise At least 4 times a week for about 30 to 45 minutes.

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  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Yes.
  • cnbbnc
    cnbbnc Posts: 1,267 Member
    You'll lose, but just make sure you're weighing and tracking your all food accurately so you know you're not going over. That's the part that seems to trip people up. Also, plan to eat back a portion of your exercise calories on top of that. Not all of them, but about half.
  • VykkDraygoVPR
    VykkDraygoVPR Posts: 465 Member
    shakhyjah wrote: »
    I was wondering if I was to eat whatever I want but still stay at or under my calorie intake Could I still lose weight? I also exercise At least 4 times a week for about 30 to 45 minutes.

    Yep. You can look at my diary if you like. It's not exactly healthy. Granted, it's not all oreos and hot pockets either.
  • shakhyjah
    shakhyjah Posts: 5 Member
    cnbbnc wrote: »
    You'll lose, but just make sure you're weighing and tracking your all food accurately so you know you're not going over. That's the part that seems to trip people up. Also, plan to eat back a portion of your exercise calories on top of that. Not all of them, but about half.

    So when You ever im Logging in What I eat Do I Include every single little thing. For example if I ate a salad Do I have to measure how much dressing I used Or if im eating some pancakes do i have to measure how much syrup I used?
  • VykkDraygoVPR
    VykkDraygoVPR Posts: 465 Member
    shakhyjah wrote: »
    cnbbnc wrote: »
    You'll lose, but just make sure you're weighing and tracking your all food accurately so you know you're not going over. That's the part that seems to trip people up. Also, plan to eat back a portion of your exercise calories on top of that. Not all of them, but about half.

    So when You ever im Logging in What I eat Do I Include every single little thing. For example if I ate a salad Do I have to measure how much dressing I used Or if im eating some pancakes do i have to measure how much syrup I used?

    Yes. Syrup especially. That stuff is packed full of calories. I started using (raw) honey instead. Just as many calories, but it has a stronger taste, so I use far less of it.

    If you don't have a digital kitchen scale, then I would recommend buying one. It helps take out a lot of the guess work (measuring solids with cups isn't very accurate). You can get them for about $10-$20 at Walmart, Target, etc.
  • misskarne
    misskarne Posts: 1,765 Member
    shakhyjah wrote: »
    cnbbnc wrote: »
    You'll lose, but just make sure you're weighing and tracking your all food accurately so you know you're not going over. That's the part that seems to trip people up. Also, plan to eat back a portion of your exercise calories on top of that. Not all of them, but about half.

    So when You ever im Logging in What I eat Do I Include every single little thing. For example if I ate a salad Do I have to measure how much dressing I used Or if im eating some pancakes do i have to measure how much syrup I used?


    Of course! Everything that goes in your mouth needs to be logged. If you drink a soda, if you have syrup on pancakes, if you have sauce on a hotdog.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Yes. That's not to say eat pizza, chips, and ice cream all day every day. Focus on nutrition first and foremost, then add treats in as you can in moderation. And like others have said, logging and weighing your food will help you out tremendously.
  • irma73
    irma73 Posts: 25 Member
    I'm curious to know how you all divide your calories for the day? Do you stay within a 50-100 calories for snacks? My snacks are killing my calorie intake...any suggestions? Thanks -Irma
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,642 Member
    shakhyjah wrote: »
    cnbbnc wrote: »
    You'll lose, but just make sure you're weighing and tracking your all food accurately so you know you're not going over. That's the part that seems to trip people up. Also, plan to eat back a portion of your exercise calories on top of that. Not all of them, but about half.

    So when You ever im Logging in What I eat Do I Include every single little thing. For example if I ate a salad Do I have to measure how much dressing I used Or if im eating some pancakes do i have to measure how much syrup I used?

    Oh yes ... definitely!

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,642 Member
    irma73 wrote: »
    I'm curious to know how you all divide your calories for the day? Do you stay within a 50-100 calories for snacks? My snacks are killing my calorie intake...any suggestions? Thanks -Irma

    Yes.

    My snacks can include:

    - crackers and cheese - 100 calories (this is not a lot of crackers and cheese)
    - banana - 110 calories (unless it is a really small banana, then about 100 cal)
    - kiwi fruit - about 50 cal
    - mandarin orange - about 50 cal
    - low cal yogurt - about 60 cal for 150 grams
    - cottage cheese (100 grams) + cucumber slices (100 grams) = just under 100 cal

    But check labels and weigh it out. What I've got available here might be different from what you've got available.


  • Saraw0520
    Saraw0520 Posts: 15 Member
    shakhyjah wrote: »
    cnbbnc wrote: »
    You'll lose, but just make sure you're weighing and tracking your all food accurately so you know you're not going over. That's the part that seems to trip people up. Also, plan to eat back a portion of your exercise calories on top of that. Not all of them, but about half.

    So when You ever im Logging in What I eat Do I Include every single little thing. For example if I ate a salad Do I have to measure how much dressing I used Or if im eating some pancakes do i have to measure how much syrup I used?

    Absolutely measure your dressings and sauces. Those are the biggest calorie traps. It is really easy to under estimate there. Many people who wonder why they aren't losing and swear they are tracking are missing the little things. It adds up quickly.
  • Bshmerlie
    Bshmerlie Posts: 1,026 Member
    Plan what you're going to eat the day prior and include plenty of snacks. Set those snacks aside by weighing them out in individual portions and putting them in baggies or Tupperwares. I try and keep my snacks in 50 or 100 calorie increments until I can figure out how well that snack does at keeping me full. Then I can get better at planning my days.
  • irma73
    irma73 Posts: 25 Member
    Thanks machka and bshmerlie!
  • shakhyjah
    shakhyjah Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks so much guys!
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