Apologies if this has been answered already, i cant seem to find the blog post that was put up about it either.. So, I've been trying to lose weight for some time, not ever really been happy with how i look, probably mainly due to me playing more vidya than actually exercising. Since i've come to uni, i've decided its probably the best and easiest time for me to try change my appearance - I've always had the idea of getting to goal weight after dieting then go back to normal diet and stay at goal weight, however i read recently it doesnt work like that (no idea why i thought it did ) I read one of the posts that goes on about "Dieting" being permenant rather than just a crash thing. ANYWAY - on to the question. If i'm gonna take this thing on permanently, then i guess i need to do it right or i'll go back to old ways. So: Count macros/calories daily or not count macros/calories daily - how often are cheats allowed? What'd be my maintenance caloric intake at my goal weight with/without my excercise for the week? I know this site is a fan of paleo, i actually tried it and i dont think it's for me. It's especially difficult considering my Gf isnt for it and i often cook for her. How does one gain the discipline to overcome cravings, or does it just become nature after a while? Like i said before, its all well and good to tell me to count calories - but im not sure it's something that i can see myself doing erriday forerra, however if that's what it takes i'll do my best. Personal experiences welcome The stats: Male, 5ft 9in, 169lbs, ~16% bodyfat (average from various calculators), Not looking to be absolutely ripped, just happy. Play sports (Ultimate) 2-4 times a week and i am starting a lifting regime 3x a week. p.s - First post, Hola NerdFitness. EDIT: upon reading some other posts, i've come to realise paleo is a bit more vague than i thought when i tried it.
