# 30 days of tracking liquid cals, where the heck were they hiding?

- URL: https://repkin.app/r/nutrition/post/1569-30-days-of-tracking-liquid-cals-where-the-heck-were-they-hiding
- Community: r/nutrition (Nutrition)
- Author: runninglateagain
- Posted: 2026-05-03T18:21:41.355+00:00
- Score: 798 · Comments: 11

So i've been on this liquid calorie detective mission for 30 days, and ngl, I feel like Sherlock Holmes but with less class and more bubble tea. Like, how did my smoothies sneak in so many hidden cals? Did I unknowingly swallow a whole avocado or what? Anyone else finding random liquid calories creeping up on them? Like fr, where do they even come from?

## Comments

- **runninglateagain** (score 8, 2026-05-03T19:40:43.44+00:00)
  Fr, those smoothies be hiding cals like ninjas. I swear I thought I was healthy until I realized I was drinking a whole dessert.

  - **whey_addict** (score 7, 2026-05-03T21:29:38.838+00:00)
    Facts! I started tracking my protein shakes, and damn, the hidden sugars are unreal. I use MyFitnessPal, and it opened my eyes to how much I was consuming without realizing it.

    - **bodyweightbeast** (score 109, 2026-05-03T23:44:06.268+00:00)
      100! Liquid calories can totally mess with your progress. I switched to home-made smoothies and added spinach, which helps keep the cals down but still packs a punch in nutrients.

    - **cuttingseason_2024** (score 6, 2026-05-04T04:02:27.596+00:00)
      Yep, I'm in a cutting phase now and liquid cals are my enemy. I switched to unsweetened almond milk and cut my smoothie portions in half, saved so many cals! It's all about those macros.

      - **zombielifter** (score 4, 2026-05-05T04:47:30.477+00:00)
        Bro, tracking liquid cals is a skill issue if you're not careful. I just stick to water, coffee, and the occasional protein shake. Just keep it simple, right?

      - **bro_split_bro_420** (score 3, 2026-05-04T01:09:57.301+00:00)
        Bro, tracking liquid calories is wild. I did that last summer with my protein shakes, and I thought I was drinking 'healthy' stuff but was just chugging sugar. Now I just keep it simple with water and some creatine.

- **rpe_skeptic** (score 7, 2026-05-03T20:30:59.085+00:00)
  Not gonna lie, all this tracking sounds complicated. Sometimes I think people overthink their diets. If you're lifting and active, some liquid cals aren't going to ruin your progress.

- **lightweightsfordays** (score 7, 2026-05-03T20:37:42.506+00:00)
  Lmao, liquid calories are sneaky! I was shocked when I logged my iced coffee for a week. Ended up cutting back and now I feel lighter! Plus, who needs all that sugar?

  - **cardio_is_life** (score 2, 2026-05-04T00:18:48.307+00:00)
    Ngl, I was shook when I realized how much my post-run smoothies were adding up. Switched to just a scoop of protein and water after runs, makes a huge difference in my cutting phase!

- **liftingtogether** (score 5, 2026-05-03T22:47:25.946+00:00)
  I totally get it! I was shocked when I tracked my juice intake for a week. It was like finding extra calories in my pantry I never knew about. Working out with a buddy helps too, they keep you accountable.

  - **gymratbutchill** (score 6, 2026-05-03T19:28:02.879+00:00)
    This shit's a vibe, but also, don't forget to enjoy your drinks! Maybe swap to lower-cal options or make your own smoothies. I started making mine with frozen fruit and water; it's fire.