Is tracking calories necessary?

[Anonymous]

[JackCarter]

If you are trying to lose or gain weight, then yes

If you want to lose weight you have to make sure you are eating less than your maintenance level of calories and above your maintenance level in the case of gaining weight

Or even if you wish to maintain your weight then again you have to make sure you don't go too much above or below your maintenance level

Maintenance level of calories is approximately 15 times your weight in pounds

[Anonymous]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/UIju_-yZa9k

It's about the quality of the calories. If it's low-calorie processed junk food with poor nutrition, your digestive system will move slower. But it's healthy organic foods. Your body will clean out the waste in your body.

Like when you eat a good pickle, it replaces the bad gut bacteria with healthy gut bacteria.

[Rei13]

It was for me to lose weight. It honestly doesn’t matter what you eat so long as you’re in a deficit. Sure you’ll be better off in the long run if it is healthy but you can eat McDonald’s every day and still lose weight.

[Anonymous]

Yes and no. You don't have to follow it to the letter. Because most calories listed are ballpark figures. They can be off as much as 10%! But it is still good to follow it because it'll give you a better idea of how much your eating, when you get hungry, and what food satiate your appetite longer. I lost 70lbs. In 7 months counting calories, so I'd recommend it.

[MissStrawberry912]

Only if you think that method works for you! There’s many way to manage diet and weight loss. But no not necessary.

[ChicoFromThe305]

Personally I've never had the need too, I never really change body weight, only minor changes, I stay within 3 normal sized meals a day and never really struggled with my weight

[Astarlessnightsky]

No, its not.