[sweettart08]

So this is mostly for anyone who might be "lurking" and hesitant to start a plan...I was really nervous about calorie counting as I am NOT a dieter. Feeling like I HAD to diet always made me so mad and I would give up a couple of days into things. It was psychological for me. I didn't want to be the one who couldn't have that piece of cake etc...

Anyways, I almost feel like calorie counting has become my hobby!! I'm having so much fun looking up different choices, and planning meals for myself and my family accordingly. I feel great knowing that I am making positive changes for all of us!! We still do enjoy sweets, etc..throughout the week, I just make sure that everyone is eating healthy, well-balanced foods as well, and that for me, it's within my calorie plan.

Also, I wake up everyday almost overwhelmed with the choices that I have for meals/snacks for the day...there really are so many things you can make to stay on plan!

Just wanted to share my excitment

[lorilove]

Very nice post - congrats on doing so well.

Yes, calorie-counting is not about denying yourself anything. It is about making better choices.

Lori

[Just Deb]

Well said sweettart!

[didi123]

I feel the same way!!! I've done all the "diets"....and when I feel deprived, I eat...
I've just started this week and I'm so happy to get "back to basics"....calories in and calories out. The real way to lose weight and become healthy!!
LOVE IT..

Diana

[zenor77]

Congratulations on finding something that you like! I love calorie-counting. It's the only thing that worked for me.

[chick_in_the_hat]

+1 ^^

sweettart08!

[southerngal27]

you know I feel the same way..Been counting a couple of weeks and I am noticing I am MUCH more conscious about what I am putting into my body now..Before I never thought about that type of thing..If I wanted a fast food cheeseburger I got it and didnt think twice about calories or health benefits and since I have started counting I am more conscious about making better choices in foods that I consume because I dont wanna go for a cheeseburger and consume all my calories on one meal...

[sweettart08]

Southerngal - that is TOTALLY how I am....before counting, I would grab a handful of goldfish crackers (I have a 3 year old) or some gummy bears, not even thinking about it. That's almost 300 calories right there!!! I still eat those things...I had 10 gummy bears on a scoop of low fat ice cream last night (YUM!), but it ALL fits into my alloted calories for the day!!