Has counting calories had a negative or positive impact on you?

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  • Blitzia
    Blitzia Posts: 205 Member
    I lost 50 pounds doing it, so I'm a pretty big fan.

    Technically I lost the first 20 pounds without logging or tracking, but it wasn't really sustainable. I felt like I had to just eat really small amounts of food, but once I actually made a calorie goal I started being able to eat larger meals, desserts, etc and have the confidence that I wasn't going to derail my progress. All positives here.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,647 Member
    Positive x1000. Love it. Can't wait to hassle the nursing staff about nutritional information for the meat slurry when the time comes.
  • gamerbabe14
    gamerbabe14 Posts: 876 Member
    I think the only 'negative' is just not looking at high caloric food the same. Like if I see a dessert or guacamole or fried food I'm like how many calories does this have in it? And then I get judgy when I see others overeat like don't you know how many calories is in that?!
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    Painful sometimes, but positive. I still go way over some days -- but no matter what, I log it.
  • STEVE142142
    STEVE142142 Posts: 867 Member
    For me counting calories is how I lost 80 lbs over approximately 8 months and I've been maintaining now for almost 10 months. I will be counting calories for the rest of my life but you know what I never want to go back to where I was and I like where I am

    It's funny to see people reaction when I tell them how I lost all the weight. They're all looking for the magic fix but it is something as simple as calories in versus calories out.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,731 Member
    Positive
  • puzzledstill
    puzzledstill Posts: 67 Member
    Jury's out..........
    Big positive is that there is a direct link between food composition and calories. So sugar or fat or alcohol not demonised.
    The question mark is will it work to get me to target ?
    Since joining MFP and starting counting calories I have had one celebration and holiday after another - aka 'life'. (Don't get me wrong I'm enjoying myself). But often I'm counting / measuring as best I can - having to do best guesses when out. I have made a lot of sensible choices so I'm sure whilst bobbing around 145 lbs I'd be rather more if I wasn't counting calories.
    Looking forward to a time when I'm more in control. I'm hopeful will get to where I want to be. So watch this space .......
  • 66ray66
    66ray66 Posts: 822 Member
    On or about July 10, i found this website to help me start logging all my activities, and i also bought a device that helps to keep track of my exercise and calories burned, and let me tell you, this logging in stuff really has helped me, for when i feel I'm getting a little weak in my eating habits, i just look at all the sacrifice and progress I've made. Another thing that helps with eating, or feeling hungry, is that knowing you can over do it, if it's fresh and green. You'd be surprised how many things and ways you can STUFF yourself with and it's very healthy for you. Fruits, Veggies, etc...my favorite, making guacamole and using about 4 to 5 Tbs in a GIANT Green Salad(about 12-16 oz of greens).
    NO Cheese, Bacon Bits or Dressings...you get the picture. Heck, add 1/2 c of raisins, walnuts, about 6 oz of shredded chicken and i will bet you, you may not be able to finish it...and you will be stuffed...for hours...as a matter of fact, your next meal will come in about 4 hours and you will not be hungry. Oh, and don't forget your daily minimum of 64 oz of water.
  • WanderingRivers
    WanderingRivers Posts: 612 Member
    For me, somewhat negative. I see everything as numbers and often have to remind myself that a fat *kitten* like myself doesn't deserve to eat that much.
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