How do you track your calories?

[need2bthin! 235]

How do you track your calories? What are you daily cal, fat, Protein, & Water goals?

[need2bthin! 235]

I track mine in MFP. Right now I consume around 600 cal, <25 fat grams, and shoot for 48-60oz of liquid (which is super hard), and 60 grams of Protein (which is also super hard)!

[GoldyGirl 186]

my doctor told me not to count them... said do a mega Protein Shake for Breakfast, do not snack, always eat Protein first. and Don't over think it.....

[mparkersmith 72]

My Fitness Pal app. Daily goals are 700 calories, 70g Protein, 64oz of Water. I don't necessarily track fat, but I do try to limit the carbs below 50g. I love that MFP let's you see a cool graph that shows your carbs, fat, and protein percentages. Really helpful!

[Richard Foor 655]

I also use myfitnesspal. For the first 8 months I was doing between 700-900 calories, less then 50 g carbs(usually less then 20), and at least 70 g of Protein, and 96 oz of Water. I am now doing between 900-1200 calories, less then 50 g carbs, between 120-150 g protein, and 128 oz of water. Don't worry about fat. Good Luck.

[Macy6 356]

MyFitnessPal too... I drink 65-80oz of Water a day, take in 700-900 calories and try to take a minimum of 60g of Protein and have taken in as high as 89.

[lilbearzmom 584]

MyFitnessPal. I am 9 months out and the only things I really pay attention to are calories and Protein, although I have never been great at getting all my protein in. If I get 60 it's a good day. I eat 1100-1200 calories a day and I limit carbs to some extent- like not eating a lot of Pasta, rice, potatoes, or bread, but I'm not a Nazi about it. The days I work, however, lots of times I eat less than 1000 cals, I'm too busy either working or sleeping (12 hr night shifts). I am still losing fine, minus the stalls which last 2-3 weeks. I am 5 lbs from goal.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I use MFP. Goals are under 800 calories, 60 g carbs, 30 g fat. My MFP goal for Protein is set at 70 g due to MFP's wonky macro setting formula, but my "real" daily minimum for protein is 75 g. Also 64 oz. Water and at least 80 oz. fluids overall.

I also track Calcium. My goal is to get 150% of my RDA from food, more if possible. My overall goal is to get 200% RDA of calcium. So at the end of the day I know how much I need to take in the form of calcium supplements. I really try to minimize calcium supplements because of studies showing the health problems associated with taking them long term (heart attacks, cardiovascular problems, kidney stones, etc.).

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I use MFP too. I try to stay around 800-1000 calories a day, about 75 gm Protein. Don't count carbs, though I avoid bread, rice, Pasta.< /p>