[babygrant]

I only count calories but I try to watch what I eat in terms of whole foods. The junkier food just SUCKS because it eats up the calories. Today I snuck ONE SINGLE timbit (doughnut hole) that my kids chose as a "treat" and the damn thing was 70 calories!!! Geez. lol. So I try to choose whole foods as much as possible because then I can eat so much more for the same amount of calories.

[ValentineNicole]

Originally Posted by babygrant

I only count calories but I try to watch what I eat in terms of whole foods. The junkier food just SUCKS because it eats up the calories. Today I snuck ONE SINGLE timbit (doughnut hole) that my kids chose as a "treat" and the damn thing was 70 calories!!! Geez. lol. So I try to choose whole foods as much as possible because then I can eat so much more for the same amount of calories.

True, but timbits ROCK. Not as much as the maple doughnuts though.

Maybe it's a good thing there are no Tim Hortons here!!!

[countryhomeschoolin]

Countin calories and making wise choices. I am learning....

[Beverlyjoy]

I started off counting calories, fats, sat fats, carbs, fiber, protein - all in my journal. It helped me get a 'feel' of certain things. However, I have been at this a long time and I find I know what are healthier choices.

Now I strictly count calories - I aim for proteins, mostly whole carbs, healthy fats, dairy, fruits and veggies every day. Of course...some days I eat junky foods. But, they don't keep me satisfied for long.

Calories counting does work. YAY.