Page 2 | To think calorie counting can help get some control over my eating?!

Eatinghabits86 · 2025-04-29T18:44:55+00:00

I just seem to be out of control at the moment with food. Eating bad foods, binge eating and just not considering what I'm putting in my mouth. I am about 2 stone heavier than I should be and I'm thinking of starting calorie counting to establish some control. Has anybody had success doing this and been able to be consistent with it?

HollyGolightly4 · 29/04/2025 20:18

I prefer nutracheck to my fitness pal- a mumsnetter suggested it and it's been great

RatalieTatalie · 29/04/2025 20:17

I lost 7 stone in lockdown by calorie counting insanely strictly.

It will definitely help you lose weight as being in a calorie deficit is the only way to lose weight.

just be careful how you go about it if you’re the type to become obsessive. I found myself eating happy meals when we were out and about rather than a fresh salad for exqmole
because I knew exactly how many calories were in the happy meal. But that might just be me 🙈

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Eatinghabits86 · 29/04/2025 20:14

Candlesandmatches · 29/04/2025 19:51

I’ve been calorie counting and having a set protein amount since February. It’s working for me. I use My fitness pal. I want to lose in a slow and sustainable way. So I have chosen to have a slower weight loss. Since Feb I have lost 8.3 kilos.
Protein is key to feeling full between meals and keeping blood sugar stable. So I go for 120g a day.
I was and now occasionally am an emotional eater. But now I notice it and can stop myself or recognize after a smaller amount of food that it’s emotional eating.
i kind of see if as like a salary/bank account and that takes the emotion out of it.
However I weight and log everything. I have found pre planning my food really helps me to keep on track and be accountable.
Im in my late 40s and I notice that if I eat more carbs/had a day or two off my protein/calories plan my weight goes up. But it’s usually just water and comes off reasonably quickly.
on MFP Im on to lose 0.5kg a week. Initially I lost a lot more but now it has settled down.
Food luck.

This sounds encouraging thank you. I do want to lose weight but absolutely fine with it being slowly. I more just want to stop treating my body like a bin and filling it with rubbish.

I will start logging on MFP from tomorrow and aim to up my physical activity as well.

Good advice about protein. Any tips on quick high protein breakfasts?

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SullivanCh · 29/04/2025 20:01

Hi OP - yes been in the exact same situation as you - I was more than 2 stone too heavy actually but I hear you completely!

what helped me was going on a strict diet/exercise plan of 1300 cals a day and a form of exercise for at least half an hour a day be it running /swimming /aerobics etc

Candlesandmatches · 29/04/2025 19:51

I’ve been calorie counting and having a set protein amount since February. It’s working for me. I use My fitness pal. I want to lose in a slow and sustainable way. So I have chosen to have a slower weight loss. Since Feb I have lost 8.3 kilos.
Protein is key to feeling full between meals and keeping blood sugar stable. So I go for 120g a day.
I was and now occasionally am an emotional eater. But now I notice it and can stop myself or recognize after a smaller amount of food that it’s emotional eating.
i kind of see if as like a salary/bank account and that takes the emotion out of it.
However I weight and log everything. I have found pre planning my food really helps me to keep on track and be accountable.
Im in my late 40s and I notice that if I eat more carbs/had a day or two off my protein/calories plan my weight goes up. But it’s usually just water and comes off reasonably quickly.
on MFP Im on to lose 0.5kg a week. Initially I lost a lot more but now it has settled down.
Food luck.

StMarie4me · 29/04/2025 19:46

I used Clear Minds hypnotherapy for this. At 62, after a lifetime of binge eating, it worked. Took about 3 weeks to be really locked in and I still use it to go to sleep to.