Counting calories

[mandyflatt]

Could anyone recommend please the best way to count calories, the old fashioned pen and paper or on app ,thanks x

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

I used pen and notebook and looked things up on Google. Many people use apps such as MyFitnessPal. I think the best way is the way that works for you.

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[mandyflatt in reply to BridgeGirl]

Hi,thanks for advice,could you tell me how to lock my posts please xx

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to mandyflatt]

This will help you mandyflatt healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to mandyflatt]

Hi, when you write a new post, at the end it asks, 'Who can see my post?', select 'Only community members' and then it is only visible to people on this forum. Otherwise, it, and any replies, can be shared around the internet without your knowledge or consent (see Twitter and Facebook icons at foot of your post).

You can alter this post by clicking on v next to More, then Edit, make the change, then post it again and it will be locked. You'll see a little padlock along from your name

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[Lucy020679]

I use MFP to track food and I try to weigh as much as I can.

[Lytham 3 stone]

Hi I look the calories up on the nhs calorie counter, then write it down ! Have you joined the easter challenge yet ? (Its under pinned posts) good luck !

[Gizzwizz 2st 7lbs]

I use the lose it app it works for me

[Milliemum 4lbs]

I was using MFP but found the calories really low. Since finding out my bmi and calories I should be having I've been using fat secret. I'm finding it great it is similar to MFP as it has a database of foods and a camera to take photos of the bar codes. You can also adjust the calories that you are allowed and I have linked my Fitbit too. At the end of the day I can see how many calories I've used against how many I've eaten so can see my deficit. Especially good if I've gone over the day before

[PandQs Maintainer 3st 7lbs]

Hi Mandyflatt, just a thought for you to consider and read up about. I used to count calories and go for low fat foods (baked potatoes, baked beans, dry toast). I’ve changed my way of thinking since reading about how the body treats carbs and fats differently - 1000 calories of sugar is not treated the same as 1000 calories of fat. The sugar will cause a sugar spike in bloodstream and insulin will shunt it straight to fat and weight gain. I’ve had success losing weight, reducing cravings by going low carb high fat, and have stopped counting calories.

[mandyflatt]

Thank you,I will xx

[thistle123]

I find the old pen and paper is best for me. its not as time consuming as you think. It also lets you have a bit of "me time" to slow down and think about your day.