Counting calories is a short-term means to an end. It's intended to get you to a target goal. Once there, good lifestyle choices should take over.
Whatever works for you, go with that. But weight and body fat will fluctuate naturally and shouldn't be a huge factor in how you decide to eat. You could eat all kinds of crap that would keep you low-weight and low-fat but wreck your body.
Limiting yourself to reasonable portions of healthy foods 85% of the time is the easiest way to keep a long-term diet. Want pizza and beer? Save it for Friday night. It can't get simpler.
Whatever works for you, go with that. But weight and body fat will fluctuate naturally and shouldn't be a huge factor in how you decide to eat. You could eat all kinds of crap that would keep you low-weight and low-fat but wreck your body.
Limiting yourself to reasonable portions of healthy foods 85% of the time is the easiest way to keep a long-term diet. Want pizza and beer? Save it for Friday night. It can't get simpler.