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Out of curiosity, does any of you count your daily calorie intake?
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Free registration at the forum removes this block.I tried myfitnesspal but found it really clunky in comparison. At least when I was searching for foods (doesn't come up as you type). But before long I was similar to you and repeating a lot of meals so it wasn't that necessary.I use myfitnesspal. It's really great for counting calories and macros. But since I eat the same meals all the time, I don't use it on a dialy basis. I have different types of meals (all either 1000 or 1500 calories) that I repeat all the time, so I just know by heart what my daily calories are (when I don't eat out, or binge eat all the cheese that is in my fridge).
Out of curiosity, does any of you count your daily calorie intake?
Yes, I am amazed (appalled) how this all adds up. A fried egg is 110 KCal compared to soft boiled of 70 Kcal. Same egg with oil added makes such difference.I did, and it honestly changed my life.
Apologies for the UK weight methods! To put it in perspective, the upper part of this (where I started tracking in MFP) was 242lbs (110kg), and the lower part is 180lbs (81.5kg). At my heaviest (before I began using MFP, I was 287lbs (130kg).
Although my weight loss was also macro-focused, a calorific deficit is the only real way to shed fat (backed by science).
MFP gave me a HUGE amount of knowledge with regards to what I was consuming, and understanding how good/terrible for you some surprising foods genuinely are!
Although I don't track currently, I'm maintaining my weight. After a couple of years with understanding what I'm consuming and keeping a pretty basic diet, I've finally learned how to control this. If I gain a little, I know how to lose it again without needing to calorie-count religiously.
Even if you don't plan to track calories forever, I guarantee it'll be eye-opening to learn what you're consuming daily. Always track every single crumb, drop, or 'treat' that enters your mouth. I'm willing to bet you'll be surprised at how quickly it all adds up!
@Defection, realise you have a huge drop from late 2018 till April 2019! That’s a huge waterfall curve!
Yes, I am amazed (appalled) how this all adds up. A fried egg is 110 KCal compared to soft boiled of 70 Kcal. Same egg with oil added makes such difference.
I changed from white rice to brown rice thinking it is healthier, but it actually has more Calories! I still eat brown rice for the nutrition, but cut down on the portion. Another thing is milk. I am big on milk - calcium, builds muscle what sort but it can also be high in Calorie.
Ah, counting Calories is so fun!
For those that are interested in weight loss. Read up on keto and (intermittent) fasting. Those are great tools to lose weight fast. After that I still recommend/use just countin calories to keep a healthy weight, because not eating or not eating carbs can be difficult in social situations.
I used MyFitnessPal to do it, but it was kind of a hassle, as I had to create listings for all of the foods I cooked that contained multiple ingredients and do all the math myself the first time.
This is what drives me crazy because I cook my own meals and it's so time consuming, I wonder if most of the people just scan barcodes for their hot pockets lol. Most of the time I'll just list the recipe ingredients on the log, if I log at all... Lose It came up with a photo feature that tries to identify what's in the plate but it still has a long way to go.
Weighing the food! That’s detail to the king. I’ve only gotten to looking at nutrition facts, getting there.MyFitnessPal + This:
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MyFitnessPal isn't enough for counting calories. You need to weigh and record exactly how much of something you're putting in. For example, 50 grams of peanut butter looks almost the same as 100 grams. That's why you need to scale.
For me, counting "calories" (protein, carbs, fats, etc), is the absolute easiest to hit fitness goals. Nothing else comes close.
I use Lose It, but at this point I mostly ignore the notifications. Half because logging gets old pretty fast and half because I tend to eat the same stuff on rotation so I already have an idea of how I do each meal. I'm always somewhere between 1200-1500 which is either deficit or maintenance.
Out of curiosity, does any of you count your daily calorie intake?
Out of curiosity, does any of you count your daily calorie intake?
I’ve been recording for two weeks now and this is what my calories intake look like, according to Fitbit I am burning about 3000 calories daily. The watch says I easily walk >10,000 steps a day, probably factoring the 30 minute cardio daily.
== daily calorie intake ==
1700, 2200, 2000, 1800, 2100, 2200, 1100, 1400, 2000, 1600, 2500, 1600, 4000, 1600, 1800, today.....
I do not. April of 2019 I was at 230lbs with high cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, wore 40/32 jeans (I'm 5' 9" tall) all of the things that a person would call "unhealthy". Today (December 24, 2019), I am 178lbs with perfect blood work and wear 32/32 slim fit jeans. How? I got rid of the carbs. Pretty much keto and intermittent fasting. I don't count calories, so I'm not a strict ketogenist (Is that a word?). I follow Dr. Ken Berry on YouTube. After my weight got to 185lbs, I started working out at the gym because I wanted some nice muscle form. The wife, and friends, are amazed. BTW, I'm 53 years old and co-workers at work are jealous.
It's my opinion that calorie counting is a waste of time and calories in versus calories out is a myth. It's WHAT you eat that determines your body weight and body fat. But, like I said, that's my opinion. My results speak louder than words.
When I do, I notice all the dumb stuff I eat, and my habits change for the better. It's a pain in the a$$ though, so I usually track them when I know I need to. Otherwise, I find I'm wasting my time counting after a couple of weeks.Out of curiosity, does any of you count your daily calorie intake?
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