Do you count calories/use food scale? Do you exercise?

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Is it helpful to count calories? How do you stay committed to it? Do you count drinks (coffee, tea) too?

SirenDep · Accepted Answer

I exercise three times per week, 1-1,5 hours each time, cardio for half an hour and then some strength and flexibility exercises.

I write down what I eat in a small notebook when I ride the bus, and I look up the calories in the internet when I can, or sometimes I know them by heart. I don't eat the same amount of food each day, but I stay withing a certain limit for each week. I hate using a food scale, it's too time-consuming, so I avoid it as much as I can. I mostly do portion control, I measure with cups and spoons etc. I think it's very useful to write down what you eat and have a general idea of calories, but it's not totally necessary to count calories, not everyone is benefited by this.

Plain coffee and tea don't have calories, the cream, sugar and milk you put in it have. Alcohol is actually simple carbohydrates, and the more alcohol percentage a drink has, the more calories it has.

ElissaDido · Accepted Answer

Always try to count my food calories! I try my best not to exceed 1000 or at most 1200 calories, it sucks because I have a normal weight so it's harder to lose weight and I need to restrict my calories intake even more! But it's working 😊

sovetskii13 · Accepted Answer

If your aim is to lose weight or just have an interest in how much you eat then count the calories. Can be helpful because they can give other info about your system. Everyone should exercise to some extent. Not necessarily lifting weights or anything like that. Going for a run everyday or doing some stretching is great too.
I don't count them because I got no worries with my weight and know that I eat healthy. I exercise every couple of days to stay healthy and in shape.

ichot · Accepted Answer

"Is it helpful to count calories?"
Yeah, if one isn't capable of controlling their own hand and mouth.

" Do you count drinks (coffee, tea) too? "
Of course... Drinks are not an exception.

"How do you stay committed to it?"
The same way people can accomplish long term goals. self-determination.

"Do you exercise?"
Yes.

"Do you count calories/use food scale?"
No.

I have no trouble losing, gaining, and maintaining a weight #.

LadyMari10 · Answer

I don't count calories or anything. I eat small, balanced meals throughout the day and it's usually healthy food because I enjoy it. But I do exercise, 6 times a week at a gym. Saturdays I exercise by power walking and grocery shopping.

rgb008 · Answer

No I do not count calories. I used to, and it made me obsess and led me down a very dark path that led to behaviors I am not proud of.
I exercise 6-7 days a week. Running and lifting.
I do not drink coffee or tea.

pr3ttybr0wn · Answer

I don't. That's just too consuming for me. I just try to eat clean. I will look at calories on packaged food but I try to stay away from packaged food as much as I can

FOOLibra · Answer

No, I don't count calories. Yes, I do exercise.  I eat mostly healthy things so I'm good. Intuitive eating is what I am aiming for, my body knows what it needs.

LoseMyself · Answer

I don't count calories, too fussy.  I use scales in the morning, write it down and watch my portion sizes for meals ans treats. I exercise three times a week for an hour doing cardio.

ConsultantIsBack · Answer

I exercise 6 days a week. 12 weeks Leading up to a physique contest, I'll count calories and macros (cals, carbs, proteins, fats). I use this Excel spreadsheet I made to quickly calculate my meals for the day. That's the accounting major in me.

Polocrew · Answer

I docount calories and macros including protein fats and carbs, You can't not count calories and accept great results lol. Gym is 2 hours, diet is rest of the day. And Yea I lift, Push/pull/legs/rest/push/pull/legs/rest and repeat

alice55 · Answer

I don't do nothing, I just sit and eat what I like. I'm skinny so

Clarisa_ · Answer

Yes and yes. I'm a very committed person, I might be dying, but I commit to my routine. I only drink water.

Maxma09 · Answer

I pay attention to what I eat but I don't count them. I dance :)

Anonymous · Answer

I try to but I'm bulking... naturally skinny so I can eat as much as I can and can't gain any weight so I'm at 4500 calories a day, fuck!

Dylanguest1989 · Answer

I need too. And I've considered it.

mikemx55 · Answer

2x no

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