Thread: New To Calorie Counting

Hi, I have done SW and WW but got too obsessed with it, so am waiting for my Collins calorie counting book to arrive.
Hopefully I won't get obsessed like I do on a set plan, although the others are still calorie counting really I suppose, but this way I won't get obsessed with points or worrying what to eat on green or red days.

So after that bit of life story,lol, hi everyone

Hello Coco

And welcome

Hi CoCo, welcome to the mad (& yes...obsessive) world of calorie counting! I too got bogged down with the points value of everything- but what really scuppered my loss efforts was eating bucketloads of 'Free' foods- that aren't really free! Okay, they may be low-cal, but they still have SOME cals! LOL!

Welcome CoCo!

Rather than using a book, an easier way is to join a site like Weight Loss Resource or Nutracheck, it does your adding up for you

I've calorie counted in the past and i'ts very effective. I lost 8 kilos in 7 weeks. Did the gym 4 times a week for an hour and limited myself to meals/snacks every 2 hours or so to speed up my metabolism and chose what I wanted for the day any where between 1000 - 1100 calories a day.

You'll be fine and can't wait to hear about you loss's.
Bren
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Hiya, I am new to calorie counting too, planning to start in the morning, have been doing WW for a solid 6wks so taking today off, hope I dont gain too much

Good luck, I am using the Calorie, Carb & Fat bible & a note book, working around 1300-1400 cals per day.

good luck coco

abz xx

hi I'm back, I tried SW but too much food to control so I hope you guys don't mind if I pop back on your side, I need a push, I'll be on 1500 calories so any ideas on meals pleaseeeeeee ........

I have started a food journal, I think writing down what goes in my gob will help, feel free to have a look & any feedback will be good.

Wishing you all a very good week