FabSwingers.com forum: Are you aware of the calories you eat?

By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I am super aware as I am in the cutting season, so have to be in a calorie deficit, for example. I dont really drink my calories. I keep it to the minimum and I have cut down on the portion sizes especially from the carbs and instead I am filling up on volumeness food like vegetables, those are some of the things I do that allows me to keep being track on my goal

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

We're very aware that when we eat at an Indian or Chinese restaurant we're consuming a lot of calories, but don't care

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By *he love catsCouple
over a year ago

South Wales

Nope you got one life live it, life's to short to be worrying about all that kind of stuff.

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

Yes, I'm excess carb and portion size reduced atm, to burn my mum tum, I'm hoping to get to the point, where my mobility will let me move more freely, rather than carrying 2 stone on my front, so I can stop stooping and damaging my posture

2 stone gone, 2 stone to go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We know what we’re consuming but we pay little attention to calories tbh. We enjoy home cooked food and the odd kiddy tea so calorie counting would be a depressing exercise for us

Plus we love cake and ice cream and bread and all the crap stuff too much!

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By *om-4-SubMan
over a year ago

KILMARNOCK

Yes!

But do have my treat days or I'd go insane lol.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

No never! Just eat what I like when I like! My sister is obsessed with syns! Even on holiday together she counts her syns lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought I ate pretty healthy until I did this, so now I'm just going to live in ignorant bliss and never do that again.

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

I don’t count calories or know how many I eat in a day normally, I just eat the same foods most days of the week so it’s easy to adjust when needed, for example I recently noticed weight had creeped down from 104kg to 98kg probably due to the heat and work being busy (just did large job with no digger access) so upped the coco pops after training to 150g and added 4 slices of buttery toast before bed and added 100g of coco pops and 4 slices toast on non training day(normally didn’t eat after tea time on non training dsy) and it’s got the scale moving up agsin.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

What I don't know doesn't hurt.

Mrs

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Only when it says 'serves 6' and its just being eaten by me. With a spoon. In one sitting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've never counted calories but I'm aware of that cheeky chocolate bar or packet of crisps I didn't need to eat and how it adds up. For the food I eat, I think I could easily cut a little bit more by dialling it in but purely through the eye test of what I eat rather than looking at calories

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By *educing_EmCouple
over a year ago

Tipperary

I was never aware until I wanted to lose weight,then I was shocked at what calories were in things.

I'm aware of them but but have no issues with ignoring them too

That being said ,high protein, calorie deficit is what helped me lose 3 stone after excessive gain with my last baby .

Em x

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

No OP, I haven't a clue plus, I'm constantly snacking (biscuits, nuts and fruit), I do have small portions though and I do exercise as well.

I did put on half a stone over winter but I've lost half of that so far, hopefully I'll be back to my usual weight of 12 stone come mid July.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I don’t count calories or know how many I eat in a day normally, I just eat the same foods most days of the week so it’s easy to adjust when needed, for example I recently noticed weight had creeped down from 104kg to 98kg probably due to the heat and work being busy (just did large job with no digger access) so upped the coco pops after training to 150g and added 4 slices of buttery toast before bed and added 100g of coco pops and 4 slices toast on non training day(normally didn’t eat after tea time on non training dsy) and it’s got the scale moving up agsin."

'Upped the coco pops' made me smile. Refreshing to read that to be fair. It's generally sedentary people who cry into their lettuce leaves.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Only when it says 'serves 6' and its just being eaten by me. With a spoon. In one sitting.

I'm guessing trifle or a family sized chocolate mousse.

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

Only when I've eaten a whole pack of something and I think "shit, I wonder how many calories is in a single serving and how many was in my whole pack serving"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, I'm aware.

I try not to think about them as I don't need the guilt.

I know I could do with being on a diet, eating healthily and dropping at least 3 stone but, I also know that some days I just need chocolate.

There are some days I actually do very well and I usually have good intentions

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

No i don't i should but i don't, i generally have a good diet chicken/fish and veg but I'm overweight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Life is way too short to be wasted on calorie counting and gym sweating IMO. Three square meals a day, snacks when I’m peckish, lots of walking. That does for me.

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

I don't have a clue, if I want to eat something then I just eat it

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

Nope. Never have calorie counted.

I am a bit selective on what I eat but it's not because of calories.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Yes, I'm excess carb and portion size reduced atm, to burn my mum tum, I'm hoping to get to the point, where my mobility will let me move more freely, rather than carrying 2 stone on my front, so I can stop stooping and damaging my posture

2 stone gone, 2 stone to go

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That is a good plan and well done for the weight loss

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m aware that it’s probably a lot

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By *rincipessaWoman
over a year ago

your wildest dreams,

I never really look at or think about calories.

I look more at whether I’m having enough protein, how much sugar is that, good fats/ bad fats

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m still in the early days of my diet so yes, I’m keeping a close eye on everything that goes in. It’s always surprising what’s in the things you take for granted. The biggest shocker for me was how many calories was in my salad dressing

Still it seems to be paying off 1 1/2 stone down already but plenty more to go

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"We know what we’re consuming but we pay little attention to calories tbh. We enjoy home cooked food and the odd kiddy tea so calorie counting would be a depressing exercise for us

Plus we love cake and ice cream and bread and all the crap stuff too much!

Mr "
That is good that you know it too and yes, home cooked food is nice as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm aware of good and bad. But I don't have a good relationship with food. I have type 2 diabetes. I know I should be good but when all I get from the Dr's is lectures about that but ignoring the other problems i've got,my head just says 'fuck it'.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

No idea - I rely on millions of years of evolution to know what to eat and when

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

No I'm not aware. I'd probably be surprised if someone told me.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

"No I'm not aware. I'd probably be surprised if someone told me. "

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Guess what I'm going to say next?

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

Nope, eat anything whenever, though it's most all fresh with only a few snacks depending on energy.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"No I'm not aware. I'd probably be surprised if someone told me.

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Guess what I'm going to say next?

There is a choice of two. One involves the mythical Churchill Suite, the other I can't believe would leave your mouth.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

"No I'm not aware. I'd probably be surprised if someone told me.

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Guess what I'm going to say next?

There is a choice of two. One involves the mythical Churchill Suite, the other I can't believe would leave your mouth.

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It's the former...and it's not mythical. It's certainly hedonistic but far from mythical. And I'm enamoured that you know me so well!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love food too much! I've gotta put in about 3.5k+ daily easy!

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"No I'm not aware. I'd probably be surprised if someone told me.

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Guess what I'm going to say next?

There is a choice of two. One involves the mythical Churchill Suite, the other I can't believe would leave your mouth.

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It's the former...and it's not mythical. It's certainly hedonistic but far from mythical. And I'm enamoured that you know me so well!

It would pass into myth and legend once we'd left it Nero

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By *uffymayfairCouple
over a year ago

vera playa, Almeria

We've given up caring

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By *am101aMan
over a year ago

swad

Yes, I'm dieting to lose a bit of weight, so use NHS app to count them...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, sadly.

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By *amierebelMan
over a year ago

My own little world

Not a care about what calories are in the stuff I eat only really eat fresh unless on the munch for chocolate or sweets

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By *ntrigued32Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Not really. I don't measure anything anymore. I eat as healthy as is possible for me and I eat chocolate.

Jo.Xx

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By *ravellerukMan
over a year ago

highbridge/Burnham

Not always working to a target but calories are something I’m constantly aware of.

Both for weight loss, but when I’m training for a long run it’s to manage my fuelling.

Thankfully I use an app that makes it much easier and then just skip the days when I don’t need to track

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The best thing I’ve ever done to lose weight was start consciously eating clean. Whole foods, fresh, low or no processing. It was so difficult I just ended up not eating as much!

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By *SMystiqueTV/TS
over a year ago

NYB

I believe its somewhere in the region of a million a day!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just had a bottle of 2 doughnuts , McCoys flames grilled steak and and a wispa gold , so the answer yes I do and it's alot

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I drink a lot of my calories.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never counted calories, however I now do need to watch carbs, sugars and always had to watch bad fats.

It doesn’t stop me eating what I like, more just controls how much of it I have.

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

An average idea and its not that high

Yes shifting body fat is damn near impossible think il freeze it off instead

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

"I am super aware as I am in the cutting season, so have to be in a calorie deficit, for example. I dont really drink my calories. I keep it to the minimum and I have cut down on the portion sizes especially from the carbs and instead I am filling up on volumeness food like vegetables, those are some of the things I do that allows me to keep being track on my goal

For me. Thankfully now... No

I suffered from disordered eating for years and could tell you the calorie count (and macros) of everything I consumed... Having had a gastric bypass (and some therapy/a lot of research and reading) and I'm more free from it...

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *ardinal FangMan
over a year ago

Sandy

Absolutely, not just the calorie value but what’s in it too.

I was diagnosed as type 2 at the beginning of the year and my doctor pointed me at both The Food Rules and the work of Dr Michael Mosley.

Virtually everything is bulk made with natural ingredients, loads of pulses (which I never used to eat), no bread, wheat flour products or starchy food, portioned and frozen.

Since late March I’ve lost 4st 1lb, 8in from my belly, 5in from my chest, 4.25in from my waistband, I’ve gone from a BP of 169/101 to 132/79, my glucose is now mid-range normal and I feel so much better than I used to do.

I’m on a calorie budget of 800 a day, I don’t feel hungry and, if all goes to plan, I’ll be beating diabetes.

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By *atnayCouple
over a year ago

STEVENAGE

Low carb, no sugar here. Well 99% of the time.. Fasting too. Though in this hot weather its been easy. One good meal a day. 2/3 coffees and plenty of water. Today was beef burgers with cheese (no bun) and mixed salad with feta cheese and olives. Nom nom. I think I'm ment to stay under 1200 calories, but Im probs nearer 1000. Also power walking and dumb bell toning 4x a week.

Since may last year Ive lost 7st and still going. Feel better than ever. N

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

never watch what i eat love it to much,

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By *MisschiefxTV/TS
over a year ago

London

Yeah I keep a general tally.

I used to be really into bodybuilding and cutting and all that so it stays with you.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Only in that I know it’s far too many!

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am aware of of them. Ive always been a long distance runner and I struggle keeping weight on, so I have always been on high calorie diets 3500 calories a day.

I injured myself a while back and recently had an op so I’ve not been running or gym. I didn’t change my diet and have gained 10lbs in 6 months. My clothes are very tight now.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

It's a no from me. If it's important, most people will have an idea if they are overeating or not. I have better things to do but I can see why some people might be into it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have an idea and try to keep an eye on my intake.

Sadly, "good" food is bloody expensive so it's not easy. I dont drink but do have a sweet tooth

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a dependent to the watch on my wrist it tells me what I burn in a day, then I add what I've eaten and I'm usually in a calorie deficit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My stomach and thighs are very aware.

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By *illynillyCouple
over a year ago

Wiltshire

We ve never calorie counted to be honest...but do choose the healthy option...generally only eat home made...is a rod for my back at times but feel the benefits

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

Since may last year Ive lost 7st and still going. Feel better than ever. N"
That is also a good way of doing wih with low carb and no sugar and well done for the weight loss too

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

Decided to work it out because of this thread a training day is 4950 not including butter,oils ect I can see now why people often tend to understimate their calories I’d have guessed about 3000 haha

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I look more for salt and sugar content. I don't add either to food but compare similar products and buy those with least amount.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Decided to work it out because of this thread a training day is 4950 not including butter,oils ect I can see now why people often tend to understimate their calories I’d have guessed about 3000 haha "
That is good you worked it out too. I use calorie cycling, where I have a weeks total of calories of 175000, that I split up to, high, medium and low days. I find it easier to create a deficit using that way too

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"I look more for salt and sugar content. I don't add either to food but compare similar products and buy those with least amount."
That is good to look at the salt and sugar content, same here. I also buy with the least amount in them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mate, how much is your shopping bill?

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

Yes, too many. But I love all the food...

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

Mate, how much is your shopping bill?

I honestly don’t know mate I never total up bills for anything as it’s depressing haha. Probably not as much as it sounds though as I prioritise calorie dense and cheap foods that daily total Is derived for 3 pints of whole milk, six slices of thick “toasty” bread, 100g cheese, 100g ham, 120g (dry measure) rice, 300g chicken, 150g cereal, 500ml orange juice, 400g bacon and 6 bags of crisps. I buy cooking bacon at minute as it’s under 2 quid a kilo and eat the same every day so don’t have to buy a lot of different foods/ingredients

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

"Decided to work it out because of this thread a training day is 4950 not including butter,oils ect I can see now why people often tend to understimate their calories I’d have guessed about 3000 haha That is good you worked it out too. I use calorie cycling, where I have a weeks total of calories of 175000, that I split up to, high, medium and low days. I find it easier to create a deficit using that way too

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By *otcplmidsCouple
over a year ago

Warwick

Yes aware of calories and most days I'm calorie deficit...but like most people when I'm having a bad day I stop counting and don't punish myself...next day is a new day x

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Decided to work it out because of this thread a training day is 4950 not including butter,oils ect I can see now why people often tend to understimate their calories I’d have guessed about 3000 haha That is good you worked it out too. I use calorie cycling, where I have a weeks total of calories of 175000, that I split up to, high, medium and low days. I find it easier to create a deficit using that way too

It’s thanks to your thread I worked out mate that’s a great approach never though of doing it like thst with the various amounts on different days I really like it as more varied when cutting it works mate your ripped "
That is good it was because of this thread too and yes, it is a great approach as well, as it doesnt feel like you are dieting and fun at the same. I train 3 times a week, so I have 4 low days, 2 high calorie days on 2 workout days and 1 medium on the other workout day and on the low days I cut down most carbs and just have volumeness food

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

Notches on my belt seem to be an effective feedback loop.

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

"Decided to work it out because of this thread a training day is 4950 not including butter,oils ect I can see now why people often tend to understimate their calories I’d have guessed about 3000 haha That is good you worked it out too. I use calorie cycling, where I have a weeks total of calories of 175000, that I split up to, high, medium and low days. I find it easier to create a deficit using that way too

It’s thanks to your thread I worked out mate that’s a great approach never though of doing it like thst with the various amounts on different days I really like it as more varied when cutting it works mate your ripped That is good it was because of this thread too and yes, it is a great approach as well, as it doesnt feel like you are dieting and fun at the same. I train 3 times a week, so I have 4 low days, 2 high calorie days on 2 workout days and 1 medium on the other workout day and on the low days I cut down most carbs and just have volumeness food

Will definitely try it next cut mate thank you for sharing your idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to be very active and ate very well, but since Xmas I've slipped into having alcohol every night, snacking like there is no tomorrow and horrendously overeating.. The consequences are already upon me... So i nedd to loose weight.. I am considering having beans (1/2 tin) on wholemeal toast x 2 slices for my meals for the next two weeks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Diabetic only just found out so having to watch what I eat now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I used to be very active and ate very well, but since Xmas I've slipped into having alcohol every night, snacking like there is no tomorrow and horrendously overeating.. The consequences are already upon me... So i nedd to loose weight.. I am considering having beans (1/2 tin) on wholemeal toast x 2 slices for my meals for the next two weeks "

You look amazing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I am. When I'm healthy eating I count them, it's surprising how they add up. Soon reach the daily maximum and can still be hungry at the end of the day. It's difficult.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You look amazing

Looked being the operative word. Hopefully I'll drop a dress size

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

Up to last month I was on a calorie deficit. In a month that deficit became a surplus which has to be addressed

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Decided to work it out because of this thread a training day is 4950 not including butter,oils ect I can see now why people often tend to understimate their calories I’d have guessed about 3000 haha That is good you worked it out too. I use calorie cycling, where I have a weeks total of calories of 175000, that I split up to, high, medium and low days. I find it easier to create a deficit using that way too

It’s thanks to your thread I worked out mate that’s a great approach never though of doing it like thst with the various amounts on different days I really like it as more varied when cutting it works mate your ripped That is good it was because of this thread too and yes, it is a great approach as well, as it doesnt feel like you are dieting and fun at the same. I train 3 times a week, so I have 4 low days, 2 high calorie days on 2 workout days and 1 medium on the other workout day and on the low days I cut down most carbs and just have volumeness food

Will definitely try it next cut mate thank you for sharing your idea "
That is good you will try it and yw pal, the key is to have the low days on the rest days and the high and medium days on the training days

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