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Calorie Counting
Over the last year, I have been on a weight plateau and no matter what I did, I could not come off of it. In an effort to change some things up, I signed the family up for a membership at the YMCA and added some strength training and some alternative cardio training. Yet, still no appreciable weight loss.
A friend of my wife recommended I join site called SparkPeople, just a weight loss site with lots of great info on nutrition, exercise, overall health and member based support group. Very similar to Weight Watchers only free . Anyway, I hate counting calories and while I used Fitday in the past, I really found it a pain in the butt and very time consuming. I found SP calorie tracking much simpler and much easier to add foods to the database. One feature I like is the ability to add a food to the database and share with the other members and it breaks out the proteins, fats and carbs.
My diet is excellent, lean meat, lots of veggies and fruit, no fat milk, reduce fat yogurts, etc. I started cataloging my calories 7 days ago making no changes to what I typically ate and discovered I was typically 500 to 800 calories short of what my minimum caloric intake should be, but on the flips side, I was within the correct zones for my protein, carbs and fats. Just short on overall calories so I was forcing myself to eat additional good calories to make it to or slightly above the minimums and as of today, I have lost 6 pounds.
I guess I new the caloric minimums were needed, but ultimately not knowing how far under I was might have been the real issue. Hopefully the weight loss will continue and I will have found the problem and corrected it.
So for any others that seem to be on the snide when it comes to you weight loss, you might want to check you calorie count and see
A friend of my wife recommended I join site called SparkPeople, just a weight loss site with lots of great info on nutrition, exercise, overall health and member based support group. Very similar to Weight Watchers only free . Anyway, I hate counting calories and while I used Fitday in the past, I really found it a pain in the butt and very time consuming. I found SP calorie tracking much simpler and much easier to add foods to the database. One feature I like is the ability to add a food to the database and share with the other members and it breaks out the proteins, fats and carbs.
My diet is excellent, lean meat, lots of veggies and fruit, no fat milk, reduce fat yogurts, etc. I started cataloging my calories 7 days ago making no changes to what I typically ate and discovered I was typically 500 to 800 calories short of what my minimum caloric intake should be, but on the flips side, I was within the correct zones for my protein, carbs and fats. Just short on overall calories so I was forcing myself to eat additional good calories to make it to or slightly above the minimums and as of today, I have lost 6 pounds.
I guess I new the caloric minimums were needed, but ultimately not knowing how far under I was might have been the real issue. Hopefully the weight loss will continue and I will have found the problem and corrected it.
So for any others that seem to be on the snide when it comes to you weight loss, you might want to check you calorie count and see
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Does SparkPeople have a better food database than FitDay? I think the FitDay database sucks. Most of the time I have to create "Custom Foods" when I can't find it in their terrible search engine.
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Over the last 2 years I have went from 237+ to just over 200 right now. I run and ride and lift weights, at least one of those every day (ok, almost every day). I have not watched my diet at all. I try to stay away from the grease, but it looks like if I want to lose another 25 lbs (the plan) I am going to have to work on my diet. I will check out this sparkpeople site today. thanks for the tip.
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I've tried Fitday and Spark and many many others and the best I have found yet is myfitnesspal.com
Free, HUGE database, good forums, etc.
Free, HUGE database, good forums, etc.
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Yea, I think Spark has a fairly good database, the calories and other nutrition listings seem accurate. I have about 6 items in my custom foods. You can also group foods, so if you know you are going to always eat them together, like cereal and milk, then you can just go to the group and put it in your meal. It also gives you the ability to add different meal listings. I added two, during exercise and post exercise to account for anything eaten during those times.
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thedailyplate.com also has a big database of foods. THere is a free version and a pay version. I use the free version and have always found the foods I am looking for. It is part of the livestrong group of sites and that may help it keep its database up to date.
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Jax turned me on to Sparkpeople in another thread where I was complaining about the Fitday food database. Sparkpeople database is waaaaaay better, not to mention it has about 100 other features that Fitday doesn't have. The one (seemingly obvious required) feature that Sparkpeople has in their food database is the ability to group foods. You can look up components of a food, and group them as "some food".
Sparkpeople is awesome. Thanks Jax for turning me on to this.
There are TONS of articles on a variety of health/weight loss subjects, videos of things like workouts, forums/groups on just about any sub-topic you can think of, blogging, friend/social networking if you care to use it, a motivational reward system, built in planner, recipes (which you can save to your own customized online cookbooks), etc.....
I'm only just starting to find the features and I'm already blown away. I know there's stuff I haven't even found yet. I think this site rocks!!!
Here is a very cool video about the guy who started SparkPeople. He started it as kind of a "giving back" type of charity. He started it with his own money and isn't trying to make money off it.
https://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/My...1&locale=EN-US
Sparkpeople is awesome. Thanks Jax for turning me on to this.
There are TONS of articles on a variety of health/weight loss subjects, videos of things like workouts, forums/groups on just about any sub-topic you can think of, blogging, friend/social networking if you care to use it, a motivational reward system, built in planner, recipes (which you can save to your own customized online cookbooks), etc.....
I'm only just starting to find the features and I'm already blown away. I know there's stuff I haven't even found yet. I think this site rocks!!!
Here is a very cool video about the guy who started SparkPeople. He started it as kind of a "giving back" type of charity. He started it with his own money and isn't trying to make money off it.
https://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/My...1&locale=EN-US
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You got it. I am now down 8 pounds in 2 weeks by counting calories and maintaining at least 2100 to 2500 calories a day. I know, it's weird.
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That's nonsense. There's something else going on here. There is absolutely no way that consuming more calories and doing nothing else different would cause you to lose weight. That would violate the laws of physics.
Further, there is no such thing as a "good" calorie or a "bad" calorie. A calorie is simply a measure of the energy content of the food.
Further, there is no such thing as a "good" calorie or a "bad" calorie. A calorie is simply a measure of the energy content of the food.
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That's nonsense. There's something else going on here. There is absolutely no way that consuming more calories and doing nothing else different would cause you to lose weight. That would violate the laws of physics.
Further, there is no such thing as a "good" calorie or a "bad" calorie. A calorie is simply a measure of the energy content of the food.
Further, there is no such thing as a "good" calorie or a "bad" calorie. A calorie is simply a measure of the energy content of the food.
This is why it's hard to lose weight while doing a lot of exercise, such as cycling, as there is a delicate balance to find how much to provide your body to fuel it to the exertion level you're demanding of it but not over-fueling it. I have found this to be almost impossible in my case.
Many people make the mistake of cutting their calories too drastically in the beginning--you'll see a large weight loss for a bit, then that will drastically slow and/or stop as your body no longer has enough to function and will enter "starvation mode."
FYI--I initially reduced to 1100 calories a day--lost 45 pounds in 3 months. Weight loss slowed then stopped. I increased to 1300 to 1400 a day and began to lose again; albeit at a much slower rate but at least now I'm losing again.
I use myfitnesspal.com, and a lot of people on there can testify that the only way they were able to resume weight loss was by increasing their calories.
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your metabolism will slow down if you don't get enough calories, when you eat your body says i better hold onto these calories because i might not get anymore for a while. when you do eat the proper amount what goes in goes out in a smoother manner. this is what is taught at weight watchers and also what my cardiologist spoke of.
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That's nonsense. There's something else going on here. There is absolutely no way that consuming more calories and doing nothing else different would cause you to lose weight. That would violate the laws of physics.
Further, there is no such thing as a "good" calorie or a "bad" calorie. A calorie is simply a measure of the energy content of the food.
Further, there is no such thing as a "good" calorie or a "bad" calorie. A calorie is simply a measure of the energy content of the food.
If you were not consuming enough calories to "fuel" your body, then your body will enter into what some call starvation mode. You will/can stop losing weight, as your body tries desperately to simply function on the calories you are given it and will hold onto anything you feed it for the purpose of simply living. This can result in weight loss slowing and/or stopping. By increasing your calories to the level that you are providing your body enough to function without overfeeding it, your weight loss will resume.
This is why it's hard to lose weight while doing a lot of exercise, such as cycling, as there is a delicate balance to find how much to provide your body to fuel it to the exertion level you're demanding of it but not over-fueling it. I have found this to be almost impossible in my case.
Many people make the mistake of cutting their calories too drastically in the beginning--you'll see a large weight loss for a bit, then that will drastically slow and/or stop as your body no longer has enough to function and will enter "starvation mode."
FYI--I initially reduced to 1100 calories a day--lost 45 pounds in 3 months. Weight loss slowed then stopped. I increased to 1300 to 1400 a day and began to lose again; albeit at a much slower rate but at least now I'm losing again.
I use myfitnesspal.com, and a lot of people on there can testify that the only way they were able to resume weight loss was by increasing their calories.
This is why it's hard to lose weight while doing a lot of exercise, such as cycling, as there is a delicate balance to find how much to provide your body to fuel it to the exertion level you're demanding of it but not over-fueling it. I have found this to be almost impossible in my case.
Many people make the mistake of cutting their calories too drastically in the beginning--you'll see a large weight loss for a bit, then that will drastically slow and/or stop as your body no longer has enough to function and will enter "starvation mode."
FYI--I initially reduced to 1100 calories a day--lost 45 pounds in 3 months. Weight loss slowed then stopped. I increased to 1300 to 1400 a day and began to lose again; albeit at a much slower rate but at least now I'm losing again.
I use myfitnesspal.com, and a lot of people on there can testify that the only way they were able to resume weight loss was by increasing their calories.
I lost 80 lbs and then stopped, I never got beyond that number. I have had two nutrition specialist tell me now that this is possible if I am not getting enough calories. All I know is I am down 8 lbs, so it seems to be working for me.
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That's nonsense. There's something else going on here. There is absolutely no way that consuming more calories and doing nothing else different would cause you to lose weight. That would violate the laws of physics.
Further, there is no such thing as a "good" calorie or a "bad" calorie. A calorie is simply a measure of the energy content of the food.
Further, there is no such thing as a "good" calorie or a "bad" calorie. A calorie is simply a measure of the energy content of the food.
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Jax told me about the site and I've been using it for about a week or close to it now. When it calculated the calories I should have for the day, I found out quickly that my problem had been not enough calories too and often not good calories of what I did consume (like Wogsterca pointed out).
I'm not only eating slightly more calories (about same range as Jax it sounds like), but its tracking other things like carbs and protein too so it helps me keep them all balanced (in range).
It's only been a week but I can already feel that I've lost a pound or two (though I haven't weighed to confirm).
The point system is nice because its an easy way to track that you are going the right direction. If you aren't doing much you won't get many points.
I'm not only eating slightly more calories (about same range as Jax it sounds like), but its tracking other things like carbs and protein too so it helps me keep them all balanced (in range).
It's only been a week but I can already feel that I've lost a pound or two (though I haven't weighed to confirm).
The point system is nice because its an easy way to track that you are going the right direction. If you aren't doing much you won't get many points.
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Counting Calories and keeping track is the best way for me to lose weight.. I try to keep my calories under 2000 for regular days and 2500 for days I am riding..
I use the Calorie King Pocket Book.. 8.00 at any bookstore.. Covers all foods and most food served at restaurants in the USA..
https://www.amazon.com/2008-CalorieKi...5744509&sr=8-1
I use the Calorie King Pocket Book.. 8.00 at any bookstore.. Covers all foods and most food served at restaurants in the USA..
https://www.amazon.com/2008-CalorieKi...5744509&sr=8-1
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Jax told me about the site and I've been using it for about a week or close to it now. When it calculated the calories I should have for the day, I found out quickly that my problem had been not enough calories too and often not good calories of what I did consume (like Wogsterca pointed out).
I'm not only eating slightly more calories (about same range as Jax it sounds like), but its tracking other things like carbs and protein too so it helps me keep them all balanced (in range).
It's only been a week but I can already feel that I've lost a pound or two (though I haven't weighed to confirm).
The point system is nice because its an easy way to track that you are going the right direction. If you aren't doing much you won't get many points.
I'm not only eating slightly more calories (about same range as Jax it sounds like), but its tracking other things like carbs and protein too so it helps me keep them all balanced (in range).
It's only been a week but I can already feel that I've lost a pound or two (though I haven't weighed to confirm).
The point system is nice because its an easy way to track that you are going the right direction. If you aren't doing much you won't get many points.
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I've heard good things about the book Eat This Not That. I think I'm going to grab a copy after my visit to the doctor today. I hear it's a good book to reference if you're going to dine out, as well as the food choices you make at home.
Also, as the others have said. You have to add fuel to the body in order for it to burn energy. Calories = Energy.
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Also, as the others have said. You have to add fuel to the body in order for it to burn energy. Calories = Energy.
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I've heard good things about the book Eat This Not That. I think I'm going to grab a copy after my visit to the doctor today. I hear it's a good book to reference if you're going to dine out, as well as the food choices you make at home.
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I have "Eat This, Not That" and just picked up the kids version for my daughter who is very excited about it.
As a resource it's a good start and helpful but if you go to McDonalds for breakfast and eat what it tells you and go to Chili's for lunch and eat what it tells you and go to Red Lobster for dinner and eat what it tells you you're not going to lose any weight.
I count calories and it's been remarkably successful for me. Eating out is something that you have to do in moderation like all things and I agree with what the OP said in this thread. If you don't eat enough either you're body will shut you down.
I'm no fan of calorie counting but it's like needing a medicine that you have to take. I have to count calories all day every day or I screw up. I've been doing it religiously for about a year and a half and it just plain old does not fail. It works, it works every single time. Eat the right amount of calories, do some exercise and drink lots of water and the weight WILL come off.
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As a resource it's a good start and helpful but if you go to McDonalds for breakfast and eat what it tells you and go to Chili's for lunch and eat what it tells you and go to Red Lobster for dinner and eat what it tells you you're not going to lose any weight.
I count calories and it's been remarkably successful for me. Eating out is something that you have to do in moderation like all things and I agree with what the OP said in this thread. If you don't eat enough either you're body will shut you down.
I'm no fan of calorie counting but it's like needing a medicine that you have to take. I have to count calories all day every day or I screw up. I've been doing it religiously for about a year and a half and it just plain old does not fail. It works, it works every single time. Eat the right amount of calories, do some exercise and drink lots of water and the weight WILL come off.
John
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I have "Eat This, Not That" and just picked up the kids version for my daughter who is very excited about it.
As a resource it's a good start and helpful but if you go to McDonalds for breakfast and eat what it tells you and go to Chili's for lunch and eat what it tells you and go to Red Lobster for dinner and eat what it tells you you're not going to lose any weight.
I count calories and it's been remarkably successful for me. Eating out is something that you have to do in moderation like all things and I agree with what the OP said in this thread. If you don't eat enough either you're body will shut you down.
I'm no fan of calorie counting but it's like needing a medicine that you have to take. I have to count calories all day every day or I screw up. I've been doing it religiously for about a year and a half and it just plain old does not fail. It works, it works every single time. Eat the right amount of calories, do some exercise and drink lots of water and the weight WILL come off.
John
As a resource it's a good start and helpful but if you go to McDonalds for breakfast and eat what it tells you and go to Chili's for lunch and eat what it tells you and go to Red Lobster for dinner and eat what it tells you you're not going to lose any weight.
I count calories and it's been remarkably successful for me. Eating out is something that you have to do in moderation like all things and I agree with what the OP said in this thread. If you don't eat enough either you're body will shut you down.
I'm no fan of calorie counting but it's like needing a medicine that you have to take. I have to count calories all day every day or I screw up. I've been doing it religiously for about a year and a half and it just plain old does not fail. It works, it works every single time. Eat the right amount of calories, do some exercise and drink lots of water and the weight WILL come off.
John
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I have "Eat This, Not That" and just picked up the kids version for my daughter who is very excited about it.
As a resource it's a good start and helpful but if you go to McDonalds for breakfast and eat what it tells you and go to Chili's for lunch and eat what it tells you and go to Red Lobster for dinner and eat what it tells you you're not going to lose any weight.
I count calories and it's been remarkably successful for me. Eating out is something that you have to do in moderation like all things and I agree with what the OP said in this thread. If you don't eat enough either you're body will shut you down.
I'm no fan of calorie counting but it's like needing a medicine that you have to take. I have to count calories all day every day or I screw up. I've been doing it religiously for about a year and a half and it just plain old does not fail. It works, it works every single time. Eat the right amount of calories, do some exercise and drink lots of water and the weight WILL come off.
John
As a resource it's a good start and helpful but if you go to McDonalds for breakfast and eat what it tells you and go to Chili's for lunch and eat what it tells you and go to Red Lobster for dinner and eat what it tells you you're not going to lose any weight.
I count calories and it's been remarkably successful for me. Eating out is something that you have to do in moderation like all things and I agree with what the OP said in this thread. If you don't eat enough either you're body will shut you down.
I'm no fan of calorie counting but it's like needing a medicine that you have to take. I have to count calories all day every day or I screw up. I've been doing it religiously for about a year and a half and it just plain old does not fail. It works, it works every single time. Eat the right amount of calories, do some exercise and drink lots of water and the weight WILL come off.
John
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Just a heads up, since starting the counting calories thing, down 10 lbs. Should have done this a year ago.
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Anybody tried https://caloriecount.about.com ?
I think it's even better than the SparkPeople one.
I think it's even better than the SparkPeople one.