Before I write this piece I know people are going to read it and and shout 'But I have Lost
Weight Calorie Counting'
Which is amazing
But just like ALL diets, it does not mean it would work for other people
Just think of the amount of diets you have had to 'try' in order to find the right one for you
And in my 20+ years of experience in the gym and coaching clients
I have personally found that the best results, with long term and sustainable results comes from not calorie counting and learning habits
I speak about habits in other posts, so please ready if you haven't
Calorie Counting Isn't Sustainable (for most)
The problem with calorie counting is it isn't a long term fix
People may argue that 'I am just doing it to lose a bit of weight'
Which isn't the right reason
If you calorie count
Lose weight
Then have to go back to calorie counting to lose the weight gained
It simply hasn't worked for you
Because if it had... you wouldn't have to go back to it
So, it is not realistic for people to set out on this task if they do not intent to stick to calorie counting for 365 days a year
It Won't Fit With Most People's Lifestyle
Scanning
Weighing
Looking at Menu's for Calories
This is all part of calorie counting
And for most people
This pressure and mental awareness that you have to track everything can play havoc with their day to day
Everything you eat and drink is counted
And this can have a huge impact on mental health
As well as simply... be a headache
Why would you want to do something that adds more stress and isn't sustainable
Not All Calories Are Equal
You may have heard this over and over
And it simple means that calorie counting overlooks nutritional value
400 calories of burger and chips
Will give you a different nutritional breakdown that 400 calories of salmon and chips
This is my personal flaw and pet hate with it
Your focus, no matter what you goals is, has to be to improve your health
You want to feel healthy
Move better
Sleep better
Just because you calorie count it does not mean this will happen
Focus on the quality of the food every time
Finally: It Can Lead To Eating Disorders
If your focus is on tracking everything then this can have a huge impact on your mental health
You start looking at foods based on calorie content
You start stressing about having to scan and weigh everything
And simple things like going to friends or having a meal with your partner can turn in to stressful situations because you have no way of knowing what content is in their food
And so social situations around food often then become avoided
Your friends and partners don't want the stress
And you don't want to do it because 'They Don't Get It'
If you were training for a short term goal such as a show... then they would understand
But when it becomes an obsession then it creates problems for you
We Can Help
At Gym Reb3l we NEVER recommend calorie counting to people starting our plans
Find out how to create the habits you need for long lasting results
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