Borrowed from a thread in the 100 lb. club but posted here because I really wanted to answer -
It has taught me to really pay attention to what I put in my body.
It has taught me to be mindful about what I plan for my body through out the day.
It has taught me to
stop when I've reached the limit of what my body needs for fuel, and to then check in and see what it really wants. Does my tongue like the flavor of the food? Then I can make it again tomorrow. Does my mouth want to chew some more? Have some gum. Does my stomach think I'm still really hungry? Ok, have some water, walk the dog and check back in 20 minutes. Does my heart or soul think that more food will fix what ails it? Time to journal or roll out the yoga mat.
What have you learned from counting calories?