Do you HAVE to count calories or carbs to lose weight?

[Anonymous]

Do you have to count calories or carbs to lose weight? What if I just watched what I ate instead?

For example, in the morning i'm eating a half cup of uncooked oats with a little cinnamon, for snack i'll eat a small red apple sometimes with just a little peanut butter, sometimes just plain. For lunch i'll eat a small salad with a few peices of grilled chicken and for dinner i'll eat grilled chicken & veggies or spaghetti squash w/ homemade tomato sauce (just a couple examples)

Is what i'm doing okay so far to lose weight? Since i'm not counting calories or carbs? I'm doing small portions every time I eat as well.

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The oats are then cooked after measured ofc haha just half cup is my starting measurement *

[matheus_mb]

I never counted and lost weight. The important thing is finding a method that works for you. Fome me eating less (this less is only the enough not to stay hungry, I ate too much and I was a child) and exercising every day worked very well. 10 years ago I was 150 cm. and my weight was more than 50 kg, almost 60 kg. Today I'm 175 cm and my weight is 75 kg. So, yeah, my method worked and I never counted.

[AceMartinov]

They will not help in long-term since once you reach your desired weight, you will stop counting and that will mess you up. So in my opinion it's better to not count and just trying to keep a general amount of food you want to eat in your head...

[Kiwedin]

No way. Calories restriction is an excellent way to fuck up your body. The body considers anything under 2100 calories to be starvation, and eating any less can damage your metabolic system. Look up Freelee the Banana and RawTill4. It works wonders. No calorie restriction and you can eat until you're full. Super easy to follow.
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[Anonymous]

I think counting calories is meant more for people who have a bit of difficulty controlling what/how much they eat (kinda like me, haha), so that they're forced to confront the fact that their habits are unhealthy. But you don't have to do it, especially as it sounds like you've got a good diet. A healthy diet and exercise are all you really need!

[Klaatu51]

yes, the less calories you consume the more weight you'll lose ;-)

[kheserthorpe]

I don't count. But when i'm trying to lose weight, I'm not cutting it that close to maintenance.

[Account]

Not necessarily. You can lose weight even without having to count calories or carbs.

[Anonymous]

What you're eating is good.
Here's the reason why people count calories. Some people say 'I'll only eat 3 meals a day' and then each meal equals 700 calories. That ain't gonna work.

[bubble_tea]

no, you don't have to. just always eat half of what you'd normally eat and you'll lose weight too.

[Marstalk]

Cut carbs as it will also decrease your calorie intake. Keep the others the same.

[Error_204]

Technically, yes, but fundamentally, no.

[Strider90]

I only count how many I get. Not how many I loose.