Success stories where no calories counted?

Before I discovered MFP, I did it all on my own. I did watch my caloric intake but not by "counting". I just made sure I did not eat fast food, take out food, buffets, etc. I also cut out all carbonated beverages however I did go out for a beer or two now and then. Most people know what they "should" be eating but choose to make excuses instead of eating healthier. Or they think "I blew it today so I'll start tomorrow". Only tomorrow they usually say the same thing. I know... I was one of them for over a decade.

See my signature and read my blog. What I did to lose weight is in there. Good luck and stick with it! The reason I am only 3 pounds away from my goal is because I NEVER gave up. I stalled, yes, but I always jumped back with more determination than ever.

I don't see how it is possible unless the person was still unconsciously creating a calorie deficit, without actually counting. I'll bump this cause I;m interested in reply's as well.

Consistency is the key to success. Most dieters prefer variety hence the constant need to track everything.

If you are consistent and eat the same things day after day and you know their calorie content then you will be successful.

It's also a relief from the constant polar insanity thoughts that weigh on most of our minds CONTANTLY; "OMG, will I go into starvation mode???" or “Holy crap! How on earth did I eat 3000 calories today??” Stopping the count and being your healthy self which I personally have been for years is refreshing.

Take what you know about nutrition and take a week off from counting, NOT a week off from eating healthy but just the meticulousness of it all.

** All that being said, I like counting with the app b/c it gives me something to do on the Go Train to/from work in Toronto. If anyone else knows of apps that don't require the internet, let me know!

I don't see how it is possible unless the person was still unconsciously creating a calorie deficit, without actually counting. I'll bump this cause I;m interested in reply's as well.

Its easy if you eat healthier foods, cut the fast food/soda, don't binge and exercise daily. I've actually had a harder time losing the 50lbs I did the second time while counting calories but I'm pretty sure that has a lot to do with being exhausted and not having the time to work out every day (until recently) because of the littlest member of our family.

Not my story, but I saw a woman on a Korean diet site who lost 25kg/ 55lbs in one year just by exercising two hours a day. She claims she ate 2000-3000 calories a day (she didn't count, but that's her estimate, and she says she didn't change her eating habits at all) which I think is off... either that, or she's pretty active even outside of her exercise hours.

After losing 25kg, she was 110lbs at 5' 6", so it's not like she was obese (which would have helped lose weight faster).

Here's her post with pics, it's on a Korean site http://www.47kg.co.kr/shop/board/bbs_view.php?id=beforafter&no=3

A friend pointed out to me that it is all about "things in moderation".

While I do count calories, like many people I have my bad days. (Where I am unable to log, or forced to eat non-typical foods, etc.) I just pay attention to the amount. (Don't take large portions, or eat the bright colored things, etc.)

Another trick is to not use your "normal" dinner plates. They are way to big and people have the tendency to fill them. Instead use a small salad plate...that will help with keeping "things in moderation". Good luck!!!