hi ladies! i was wondering if you just focus on counting calories or do you count everything else as well (protein, fat, carbs)? i ask b/c trying to keep up with all this counting is making me obsess a bit about food and i think it would be easier just to stick with counting cals but being mindful that i incorporate healthy proteins and fat with each meal of course.
what do you count?
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I don't count anything. I used to keep a food journal where I wrote down everything I ate each day no matter what. I did that for years actually and then one day I thought I have had enough of it. Now I just sort of watch what I eat meaning if I had a cookie at lunch I meight have one more after dinner and that is it. I just try to balance it out by not overindulging in anything and if I do I cut down the next day. My weight has stayed basically steady and my clothes fit. I also went to eating 3 meals a day and one snack at 4 p.m rather than so many small meals. I really don't think that much about food any more and that is good IMHO.
LaughingWater
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I count cals and protein. I used to just count calories, but for me, keeping track of protein has pushed me to make better food choices. (Example: I could have a handful of Sun Chips, but if I want to reach a certain number of protein grams, a couple of ounces of cheese would be the better choice. More often than not, I go for the cheese.)
I haven't counted anything for the last week because I've been sick, and man, it really makes a difference. I still eat better than before I started with Cathe, but not all of my choices have been the best ones. Plus I notice I eat way under what I probably should for calories.
I haven't counted anything for the last week because I've been sick, and man, it really makes a difference. I still eat better than before I started with Cathe, but not all of my choices have been the best ones. Plus I notice I eat way under what I probably should for calories.
MAYNARDSMOM
Cathlete
A bit obsessive here. I count calories, protein, fiber & sodium.
Lynn M.
Cathlete
I count calories, protein, and fiber...
A "good" diet day is somewhere between 1500-1800 calories, at least 100 gms protein, and at least 25 gms of fiber.
If I can hit those amounts in protein and fiber, I'm usually eating pretty balanced... fruits, veggies, and clean protein.
Lynn
A "good" diet day is somewhere between 1500-1800 calories, at least 100 gms protein, and at least 25 gms of fiber.
If I can hit those amounts in protein and fiber, I'm usually eating pretty balanced... fruits, veggies, and clean protein.
Lynn
Jess_jugs
Cathlete
Everything... I have OCD. 
Oh, you meant food, yes I count everything there too- cals/ carb/ protein/ fiber/ fat/ sodium using http://www.myfitnesspal.com LOVE it!
It's just easier for me to keep track online.
Oh, you meant food, yes I count everything there too- cals/ carb/ protein/ fiber/ fat/ sodium using http://www.myfitnesspal.com LOVE it!It's just easier for me to keep track online.
nancy324
Cathlete
Before I buy something, I check the label to see what percentage of calories come from fat. If it's more than 20%, I generally don't buy it. However, I do make exceptions for a few things, like the nutrition bars with the nuts in them. That's all I do these days. I'm not allowed to count calories. If I do, I have to go back on meds because for me it's a sign that I'm becoming obsessive again.