I know many 5:2ers don't like to calorie count on their normal eating days, however it is something I have decided to do this last week. I can honestly say I was shocked at how quickly calories add up when you aren't conscious of what is going into your mouth! For instance yesterday I fasted all day, knowing that I was going to have a nice meal in the evening. I used almost all my TDEE on a few samosas, curry (not a large portion), rice, naan and a few glasses of wine... imagine if I had had breakfast and lunch too.
One of my days I nearly reached 3000 calories due to a bake off at work where I purchased a couple of pieces of cake and ate them for breakfast.
I have therefore decided to continue putting everything into MFP.. I will have no calorie deficit this week therefore I should have no loss next week, but at least I know why..
Does anyone else do this, if not its worth a try even for a day or 2 if you tend to eat unconsiously and aren't losing anything.
One of my days I nearly reached 3000 calories due to a bake off at work where I purchased a couple of pieces of cake and ate them for breakfast.
I have therefore decided to continue putting everything into MFP.. I will have no calorie deficit this week therefore I should have no loss next week, but at least I know why..
Does anyone else do this, if not its worth a try even for a day or 2 if you tend to eat unconsiously and aren't losing anything.
