So my NUT said she does not want me counting calories. That made my jaw drop! Maybe I am old school, but I thought that was to help me loose weight. I am in shock. Are you counting calories?

Yes. My NUT doesn't want me to focus on it, but I still log everything i eat.

Yes, until I get the hang of things I weigh, measure and log everything.

I'm hoping after breaking old habits and practicing new ones, that one day counting calories won't be necessary. But for right now, its a must for me.

We have to do what works for us.

My dr said its imperative to track calories and measure out the proper portions. Honestly during the losing stage I do not feel I would have been as successfull if I hadn't... But that's just my opinion...certainly not dismissing what your NUT or dr recommends. I just think I would have been way more tempted to eat stuff I shouldnt had I not done it that way.

I also count calories and am encouraged to do so by both my surgeon and my nutritionist. I know I wouldn't have lost even half the weight I have if I didn't count calories. It would just be way too easy to over-eat.

Even if my nutritionist said not to count calories, I still would. The reason being- we all have to do what's best for us. Some people don't need to count calories (though they are definitely the minority). I know I must count calories if I'm going to lose successfully.

You have to do what's best for you.