Should I count calories

[KingNevarez]

So I'm a pretty skinny guy on scale but just looking at myself I got some body fat I know that I should gain muscle to even it out so that's what I'm gonna do I'm gonna eat at a surplus without cardio but to get my macros and calories should I count calories and stuff because it's so hard for me to do all that can't I just eat healthy snacks without counting?

[Vandeman17]

Yes you can and it depends on how serious you are taking it. I counted for a good amount of time but now am more of an intuitive eater. My food is pretty consistent where I eat a variety of foods I enjoy so I have a solid idea of the macros and what I am taking in.

[CommitmentRulz]

Make sure you lift hard in the gym. What's your workout?

[SuffolkPunch]

It's worth doing it. Once you have done it for a while, you get a feel for it and can reduce the process to educated guessing.

I put foods I commonly eat on a spreadsheet. All I have to do is put in quantites (e.g. 2 slices of bread, 1 portion of cheese = a cheese sandwich). The sheet adds up total calories, total protein, shows calories remaining and protein remaining.

[rml27v]

It is a preference thing. If you don't like it, then don't do it.

[allrnder]

I am counting right now. I had a break for 2 years. Started counting my normal days and Damn I was low on protein. Counting every now and again is great to keep you in check.