From Melanie, Age 16 - 06/10/08 - IP#: 68.227.16.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'7", Start: 260 lb, Today: 249 lb, Goal: 200 lb - Hey I wanted to know if it is really important to count calories? some places say you have to count to lose weight, and others say its no big deal. Also if i'm suppost to then how do i know what certin food's, like vegtables that arent labeled, how may calories it has.
Reply from jacquie, Age 18 - 06/11/08 - IP#: 75.13.32.xxx personal oi count cals it's very easy for people to go over the recommended 2000 cals a day. or 1500 which i am. i count cals because it makes me more aware of what goes into my body, what is more filling and what helps me out....... however you dont have to count cals you could start by cutting waht you eat in half or leaving a 4th behind it's a good way to keep track and it's a start.. but then you could turn a 680cal meal to a 340 meal... it's really up to you and which you want counting takes time and dedication but after a while you can start to eye ball it and remember by not and just cutting them you still really dont know
Reply from Motivated, Age 19 - 06/11/08 - IP#: 71.192.26.xxx www.calorieking.com www.caloriesperhour.com i;ve never lost a significant amount of weight without calorie counting. even if you think you're not eating much- some foods can surprise you with their high calorie count!
Reply from Amanda, Age 19 - 06/11/08 - IP#: 67.204.233.xxx google search "calorie counter" and there are a bunch of websites with lists of all types of foods and their calorie content.
