Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Counting calories is dumb.


https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/well/eat/nutrition-myths.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Nope, for many it is the only way to lose fat. I can overeat eating a super strict Paleo diet with zero processed foods and no added sugar. Many people do not self regulate very well and gain when they do not control their intake. The question “I am eating so healthy, so why am I not losing?” must be one of the most common ones on any weight loss forum. And the answer is simple, it is because they eat more than they think. And sure they can implement IF and other strategies to reduce calories, but calorie counting is the most reliable way.

I would add one additional thing to the above post which is entirely spot on. Buy a food scale. It is a cheap and easy way to regulate and track the calories you’re eating. You will be surprised how little a serving is of some foods.

Yes you count the oil, but 2 Tbsp for an onion is a ridiculous amount of oil. You can prevent veggies from sticking with way less.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Counting calories is dumb.


https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/well/eat/nutrition-myths.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Nope, for many it is the only way to lose fat. I can overeat eating a super strict Paleo diet with zero processed foods and no added sugar. Many people do not self regulate very well and gain when they do not control their intake. The question “I am eating so healthy, so why am I not losing?” must be one of the most common ones on any weight loss forum. And the answer is simple, it is because they eat more than they think. And sure they can implement IF and other strategies to reduce calories, but calorie counting is the most reliable way.

But you do realize all calories measures are completely inaccurate.

There is always a degree of error, but claiming it is completely inaccurate is an exaggeration mostly if you focus on eating Whole Foods and measure everything in grams. Having an exact measure is also not necessary. You just need a starting number and adjust from there based on what happens to weight. Whether you are in reality eating 2000 calories instead of the 1800 you think you are eating is pretty irrelevant as long as you are achieving the desired impact on your weight. Calorie counting has literally never failed me. Intuitive eating fails me pretty much every time as I just like to eat. And I am not talking about stuffing my face, just eating three regular meals and some snacks.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Counting calories is dumb.


https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/well/eat/nutrition-myths.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Nope, for many it is the only way to lose fat. I can overeat eating a super strict Paleo diet with zero processed foods and no added sugar. Many people do not self regulate very well and gain when they do not control their intake. The question “I am eating so healthy, so why am I not losing?” must be one of the most common ones on any weight loss forum. And the answer is simple, it is because they eat more than they think. And sure they can implement IF and other strategies to reduce calories, but calorie counting is the most reliable way.

But you do realize all calories measures are completely inaccurate.

Instead of oil, use broth.

I always count all the oil I use even though I know some stayed in the pan. But I don’t normally use as much oil and if I would then that would probably involve food for the entire family so my own calorie intake from oil would not be very large.

Anonymous wrote:Counting calories is dumb.


https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/well/eat/nutrition-myths.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Nope, for many it is the only way to lose fat. I can overeat eating a super strict Paleo diet with zero processed foods and no added sugar. Many people do not self regulate very well and gain when they do not control their intake. The question “I am eating so healthy, so why am I not losing?” must be one of the most common ones on any weight loss forum. And the answer is simple, it is because they eat more than they think. And sure they can implement IF and other strategies to reduce calories, but calorie counting is the most reliable way.

Counting calories is dumb.


https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/well/eat/nutrition-myths.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

*absorbed

Yes I would. Calories don’t evaporate. The oil is observed by the food or left behind in the pan. Unless there is a significant amount of oil left in the pan, yes you account for all the calories in the oil you put in then divide by whatever your serving of cooked food was

I am really confused by this. Let's say I panfry 1 onion with 2 tablespoons of oil. That's 240 calories of olive oil... Am I really supposed to count 45 calories for the onion and 240 calories for the oil? Not only does it not all get absorbed but some evaporates. My fitness pal marks 1 cup of fried onions as 92 calories. I am about to cook peppers and onions for dinner but don't know how to log the oil.


https://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/onions-fried-1071185716