Counting Calories, and counting workout calories?

[JoeX]

I think the rest of my post explained why, but here are some of my other posts on the subject:

Calories in, calories out?

Everything to do with calories in and out is not accurate, it’s all estimates. If you’re fine with that, go ahead. I gained weight using MFP and calories in/out. My position is that calories are an archaic estimation and measure that doesn’t do the job. I’ve felt much healthier and fitter for training measuring protein primarily, then other macronutrients and only keeping an eye on calories. It’s not hard work, I still use MFP one week per month to see if I’m on track. This combined with …

Question about protein that increase as calories increase

Hi there. No, the protein intake for endurance athletes is to deal with the muscle damage and repair…not directly related with total calorie intake. At 2g per kilo I think you’re getting plenty, but if you’re doing high volume plans or ageing you might need more.

The Ironman Training 2020 Thread

Gaining body fat on ~20hrs per week is unusual but it has happened to me, and I don’t have a clear explanation in the calories model. However, I gave up on calories years ago because of this, and I would suspect it’s not because you are not counting correctly, it’s because “calories out” is a totally unreliable figure.”, and how you process food doesn’t match whatever algorithm is generating that number. What’s your carb in take, and when are you eating what? Also, bear in mind that if you’r…

How to modify my plan to help lose weight

Intervals are always hard - they’re meant to be I would try low or mid volume traditional base, do some cross training, and focus on a eating healthy foods. I struggle to maintain it, but a diet that’s healthier equals fat loss for me. And by healthier I don’t mean a fad diet, just the basics - more fish, less burgers, more veg, less chips, etc. It’s not want you asked for, but I gained weight on a calories in/calories out diet. And I won’t be fooled again.