Calorie Counting

[Northernpt]

I just count cals I dont count protein, fats or carbs or anything like that just cals. I keep myself under a set number and I am good. I did do a massive lifestyle change when I took it on. I cook everything and prepare it all at home its a bit easier on the pocket book and its fun. I also find that it takes just as long to make my meals as it would to go order something so that helps a lot. In a pinch I will get a 6inch sub from subway or a salad from MCds but thats rare. I also allow myself one cheat day a week to keep myself sane, its not like i cheat big when I do but sometimes pizza is just the right thing to set my mind for the next week.

[eenzo295]

At the very least, I think you should count the grams of proteins you are taking in.
When the body cannot find enough protein in the diet, it'll eat away part of your muscles to find what is required. And with less muscle, in the long run you burn less calories.
So 1g per pound of bodyweight, spread evenly among each meals during the day is what I would do if I were you.

[Northernpt]

I used to do a gram per pound when I was bodybuilding back in the day but your body can only absorb 25 grams during a meal and I only eat about 4-5 times a day so getting over 200 grams isnt realistic for me but I know I get enough between whey protien and chicken, turkey or fish at dinner plus a protien shake after workouts its good.

[ChibiSub]

This is pretty much what I am doing, but I do keep track of my protein, fiber, and sodium intakes as well. Last time I did this I lost 36 pounds in 6 months... and now doing it again years later due to gaining weight because of money issues for better foods, stress, depression, and use to having a boyfriend that only wanted to go to pizza buffets.

Right now I have lost 10 pounds doing this ^_^ hoping to lose 37 more.

[darklilly101]

I try to keep track of my protein (as I need to keep my carboholic tendencies in check). I usually try to make sure I'm at 20% minimum on my daily fitday pie graph. Any feedback on if this is too low or good enough?

[Kathy13118]

Do you count the 'cheat'?

I think whatever you eat, as long as you are counting calories, that's key. When you log the food, you can tell if the amounts of protein, carbohydrate, and fat are making you more or less hungy. Fiber helps you feel full longer, too.

[Florida Ray]

I also basically count calories more than anything else. I try to stay under 1500 calories. I am going to see if the percentages of Fat/Carb/Protein makes much of a difference. Best wishes to all.