Weight loss by counting calories?

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How effective is counting calories if I'm not able to exercise?
I have been using my fitness pal to track my calories, but I'm wondering if that alone will help me lose weight. I have some medical issues that are preventing me from exercising. 
I have been using it for about a week now and just want to know if it is worth it to continue using.

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Super effective... any diet or lifestyle works by restricting calories in some way.. what helps burn calories is raising your resting metabolic rate.. which increases best by gaining muscle... more muscle the faster calories will be burned... my bariatric physician has me working our 3-4 x a week.. 1200-1500 calories with 90g of protien per day.. has helped me a ton! I use LoseIt to track.

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Very effective that's what my husband does

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It’s very effective. A calorie deficit of 500 or more and you will lose weight. It’s not just about counting the calories but cutting them. If you’re doing it and not losing weight then you need to cut them down more. I use the same app and you can enter all your info weight and how much you want to lose (like 2 lbs a week) and it will calculate how many calories you should be getting.

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I think counting calories is super effective.

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I personally lost 50 lbs counting calories a few years back. I was in nursing school at the time and not exercising. The most important thing is ensuring you are entering your calories accurately and sticking to what is recommended for your daily caloric intake. If you are honest in logging your food and things are entered correctly, you will lose weight. It took me almost a year, but losing weight quickly is not always healthy and the weight typically doesn’t stay off. It is a process counting calories but it was worth it for me! Good luck!

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Absolutely! I lost 20 pounds just using my fitness pal with no added exercise. The important thing is to pay attention to the macronutrients. Make sure you’re getting the right amount of protein, fiber, carbs, fat, etc. Make your calories count. And cut out as much sugar as you possibly can.