As calorie counting became popular in the fitness and diet community, some people prefer to use alternative phrases to refer to their diet goals. One of them is "eating mindfully." Eating mindfully means being aware of what you eat, how much you eat, and why you eat it. Another term is "portion control." It involves measuring the food that you consume to ensure the right amount of calorie intake. "Energy budgeting" is also a term used to describe calorie counting, which involves managing your daily energy expenditure and food consumption. Lastly, "nutrition tracking" is another term that refers to keeping track of your daily food intake to ensure you are meeting your nutritional needs.