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I'm of the notion that there is no better weight loss method than counting calories, that all other methods are either deleterious or gimmicks which merely shro
by basq 7y ago
I'm of the notion that there is no better weight loss method than counting calories, that all other methods are either deleterious or gimmicks which merely shroud eating less calories. The problem is that people want an easy (and fast) way of losing weight. well, counting calories is easy, but it's not fast. I believe (although I have nothing nothing but personal anecdotes and reasoning to back this up) that it's more sustainable too. I believe it's more sustainable because you're building a habit of eating healthier foods. It encourages you to eat more filling, nutrient dense foods and opens your eyes to foods that aren't. Whereas with IF 'eat whatever you want is such and such window' doesn't teach you what foods to eat, it doesn't show you what you're putting into your body, and it definitely doesn't teach you portion control. And as another commenter pointed out, it risks putting your body's metabolism into shock because you are literally starving yourself. Of course you will lose weight when you starve yourself! But you can't starve yourself forever, and once you stop, the weight will most likely come back.
Calorie counting on the other hand, is a knob to turn, it's a parameter that you can adjust. The more data you track, the better. You can weigh exactly what you want to, you just need to be persistent. View it like washing your hands after using the restroom: log every thing you eat, right after you eat it. The rest will follow.
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- vertigolimbo 7y agoThis. Tried many diets, patterns, IF, etc... Only calorie counting worked and managed to lose 18kg (40 lbs). Calorie counting builds habits, makes you aware of what you eat and is a long term solution (rather than quick fix). Someone once told me that if you want to lose weight but you tried and failed that means you haven't reached the right mindset yet.
- BrandoElFollito 7y agoI do not count calories, I went for the "just eat half" diet (what half is depends a bit on the day) + no sugar crap (I will have a good cake but nothing industrial) + fruit + vegetables. I lost 16 kg, gained them back because I was dumb and stupid to do the above and I am now on the way to slowly loose 25 kg and keep at that.
- slimbods 7y agoWe're complicated objects and there's no one answer for everyone. Counting calories works for those who can stick to the regime, and many can't, fail, and end up worse off. IF offers a very simple alternative if it's between the hours of 12 and 8, eat, else don't eat. Counting calories isn't often healthy either, as not all calories are the same. Sure, you could live off eating only rice cakes, and lose weight. Would you be more healthy? My 'almost fits everyone' diet advice as someone who lost a lot of weight is: -Eat less frequently, take longer brakes between meals. -Don't eat unless you feel hungry -Eat a varied diet, mostly plants -Eat things with few ingredients, preferably only one -Avoid alcohol