# Calories A new study suggests most exercise burns fewer calories than previously thought, while another highlights diet as the primary driver of obesity. Discussions also revolve around extreme calorie challenges and the impact of artificial sweeteners on weight gain. ### About Calories Calories are a unit of energy used to measure food content and energy expenditure. ### Engagements: [----------] (24h)  [Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/calories/time-series/interactions.tsv) Current Value: [----------] Daily Average: [----------] [--] Week: [----------] -69% [--] Month: [-------------] -37% [--] Months: [-------------] +44% [--] Year: [--------------] +113% 1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-18 1-Year Low: [----------] on 2025-08-31 Engagements by network (24h): Reddit: [------] Instagram: [-------] News: [-----] X: [----------] TikTok: [----------] YouTube: [---------] ### Mentions: [-----] (24h)  [Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/calories/time-series/posts_active.tsv) Current Value: [-----] Daily Average: [-----] [--] Week: [-----] +3.50% [--] Month: [------] +1,210% 1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-22 1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-02-17 Mentions by network (24h): Reddit: [---] Instagram: [--] News: [--] X: [-----] TikTok: [-----] YouTube: [-----] ### Creators: [-----] (24h)  [Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/calories/time-series/contributors_active.tsv) [-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Calories in the last [--] hours which is up 5.10% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours Daily Average: [-----] [--] Week: [-----] -6.90% [--] Month: [------] +938% 1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-01 1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-02-17 The most influential creators that mention Calories in the last [--] hours | Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements | | ------- | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- | | [@jalalsamfit](/creator/tiktok/jalalsamfit) | [--] | | [--] | [-----] | | [@jacoboestreichercoaching](/creator/tiktok/jacoboestreichercoaching) | [--] | | [--] | [---] | | [@calpal_app](/creator/tiktok/calpal_app) | [--] | | [--] | [---] | | [@arisfitjournal](/creator/tiktok/arisfitjournal) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---] | | [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---] | | [@ice.karimcooks](/creator/tiktok/ice.karimcooks) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---] | | [@emmanuellifts](/creator/tiktok/emmanuellifts) | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [---] | | [@calpal.de](/creator/tiktok/calpal.de) | [--] | [--] | [--] | [---] | | [@thefitadam](/creator/tiktok/thefitadam) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---] | | [@kushystephy](/creator/tiktok/kushystephy) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---] | [View More](/list/creators/calories/100) ### Sentiment: 69%  [Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/calories/time-series/sentiment.tsv) Current Value: 69% Daily Average: 76% [--] Week: 60% -1% [--] Month: 74% -5% [--] Months: 74% -2% [--] Year: 74% -4% 1-Year High: 94% on 2025-09-30 1-Year Low: 42% on 2025-05-21 Most Supportive Themes: - Recipe Sharing: (70%) Users are actively sharing recipes, workout routines, and tips for weight loss, focusing on tracking calories and macronutrients. - Daily Intake Tracking: (30%) Individuals are sharing their daily food intake and exercise routines, providing insights into their healthy lifestyle habits. Most Critical Themes: - Misinformation Risk: (100%) The focus on calorie tracking could lead to misinformation or unhealthy practices if not approached with proper guidance. ### Top Calories News Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "Most exercise burns fewer calories than you think: new study Burn more weigh less. Sounds simple right Not exactly" [News Link](https://nypost.com/2026/02/11/health/most-exercise-burns-fewer-calories-than-you-think-new-study/) [@nypost](/creator/x/nypost) 2026-02-11T18:30Z 3.6M followers, [----] engagements "Diet not lack of exercise drives obesity a new study finds : NPR One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that's not the case" [News Link](https://www.npr.org/2025/07/24/nx-s1-5477662/diet-exercise-obesity-nutrition) [@NPR](/creator/x/NPR) 2025-12-22T17:53Z 7.8M followers, 221.2K engagements "Tommy Furys Five Guys Meal Order Is Crazy This is what [-----] calories look like" [News Link](https://www.menshealth.com/uk/nutrition/a44864022/tommy-fury-10000-calorie-challenge/) [@MensHealthMag](/creator/x/MensHealthMag) 2023-08-21T12:07Z 4.2M followers, 10.4K engagements "Ad libitum meal energy intake is positively influenced by energy density eating rate and hyper-palatable food across four dietary patterns Nature Food Ad libitum energy intake was studied in relation to meal non-beverage energy density protein content eating rate and proportion of calories derived from hyper-palatable foods. Data were collected from [--] inpatient participants of two feeding studies lasting [--] continuous days including minimally and ultraprocessed food consumption" [News Link](https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-022-00688-4) [@NaturePortfolio](/creator/x/NaturePortfolio) 2023-03-04T15:00Z 2.1M followers, 171.9K engagements ### Top Calories Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "i dont know how she is losing all that weight with all those carbs. and most of her food is sweets like no nutrition. so she is eating all those calories and not much real nutrition lots of junk food like the caramel desert thing and the fake crab meat sticks. not the best diet" [X Link](https://x.com/MTrucksa/status/2022066972528157154) [@MTrucksa](/creator/x/MTrucksa) 2026-02-12T21:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "200 fewer calories per day [-----] calories saved in a year [--] pounds of fat loss [--] extra minutes of walking per day 180+ extra miles walked in a year [-----] extra calories burned Going to bed [--] minutes earlier [---] extra hours of sleep Better recovery lower cortisol fewer cravings 10g more protein per meal [-----] extra grams per year Pounds of muscle preserved (or built) [--] strength sessions per week instead of zero [---] workouts Measurable strength gains improved insulin sensitivity protected joints None of these feel like much on a Thursday. All of them are life-changing over [--] months" [X Link](https://x.com/chrisboettcher9/status/2022044417704480938) [@chrisboettcher9](/creator/x/chrisboettcher9) 2026-02-12T20:25Z 289.8K followers, 35K engagements "@PopCrave Imagine your mom just tryna burn calories and accidentally secures a co sign from Olivia Rodrigo 😠Talent show already won before it even started. If you flop after that kind of blessing just retire respectfully" [X Link](https://x.com/_justNoble/status/2022032459869933983) [@_justNoble](/creator/x/_justNoble) 2026-02-12T19:38Z [----] followers, 21.9K engagements "@Mubarak_mubious The quickest safe approach usually involves a mix of healthy eating managing calories and regular exercise. While you might see fast initial weight loss due to water weight lasting results come from building healthy habits rather than taking shortcuts" [X Link](https://x.com/Jamo_Danbattaa/status/2022032367356195236) [@Jamo_Danbattaa](/creator/x/Jamo_Danbattaa) 2026-02-12T19:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
Calories
A new study suggests most exercise burns fewer calories than previously thought, while another highlights diet as the primary driver of obesity. Discussions also revolve around extreme calorie challenges and the impact of artificial sweeteners on weight gain.
About Calories
Calories are a unit of energy used to measure food content and energy expenditure.
Engagements: [----------] (24h)
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [----------]
Daily Average: [----------]
[--] Week: [----------] -69%
[--] Month: [-------------] -37%
[--] Months: [-------------] +44%
[--] Year: [--------------] +113%
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-18
1-Year Low: [----------] on 2025-08-31
Engagements by network (24h): Reddit: [------] Instagram: [-------] News: [-----] X: [----------] TikTok: [----------] YouTube: [---------]
Mentions: [-----] (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [-----]
Daily Average: [-----]
[--] Week: [-----] +3.50%
[--] Month: [------] +1,210%
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-22
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-02-17
Mentions by network (24h): Reddit: [---] Instagram: [--] News: [--] X: [-----] TikTok: [-----] YouTube: [-----]
Creators: [-----] (24h)
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Calories in the last [--] hours which is up 5.10% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]
[--] Week: [-----] -6.90%
[--] Month: [------] +938%
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-01
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-02-17
The most influential creators that mention Calories in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @jalalsamfit | [--] | [--] | [-----] | |
| @jacoboestreichercoaching | [--] | [--] | [---] | |
| @calpal_app | [--] | [--] | [---] | |
| @arisfitjournal | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---] |
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---] |
| @ice.karimcooks | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---] |
| @emmanuellifts | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [---] |
| @calpal.de | [--] | [--] | [--] | [---] |
| @thefitadam | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---] |
| @kushystephy | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---] |
Sentiment: 69%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 69%
Daily Average: 76%
[--] Week: 60% -1%
[--] Month: 74% -5%
[--] Months: 74% -2%
[--] Year: 74% -4%
1-Year High: 94% on 2025-09-30
1-Year Low: 42% on 2025-05-21
Most Supportive Themes:
- Recipe Sharing: (70%) Users are actively sharing recipes, workout routines, and tips for weight loss, focusing on tracking calories and macronutrients.
- Daily Intake Tracking: (30%) Individuals are sharing their daily food intake and exercise routines, providing insights into their healthy lifestyle habits.
Most Critical Themes:
- Misinformation Risk: (100%) The focus on calorie tracking could lead to misinformation or unhealthy practices if not approached with proper guidance.
Top Calories News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Most exercise burns fewer calories than you think: new study Burn more weigh less. Sounds simple right Not exactly"
News Link @nypost 2026-02-11T18:30Z 3.6M followers, [----] engagements
"Diet not lack of exercise drives obesity a new study finds : NPR One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that's not the case"
News Link @NPR 2025-12-22T17:53Z 7.8M followers, 221.2K engagements
"Tommy Furys Five Guys Meal Order Is Crazy This is what [-----] calories look like"
News Link @MensHealthMag 2023-08-21T12:07Z 4.2M followers, 10.4K engagements
"Ad libitum meal energy intake is positively influenced by energy density eating rate and hyper-palatable food across four dietary patterns Nature Food Ad libitum energy intake was studied in relation to meal non-beverage energy density protein content eating rate and proportion of calories derived from hyper-palatable foods. Data were collected from [--] inpatient participants of two feeding studies lasting [--] continuous days including minimally and ultraprocessed food consumption"
News Link @NaturePortfolio 2023-03-04T15:00Z 2.1M followers, 171.9K engagements
Top Calories Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"i dont know how she is losing all that weight with all those carbs. and most of her food is sweets like no nutrition. so she is eating all those calories and not much real nutrition lots of junk food like the caramel desert thing and the fake crab meat sticks. not the best diet"
X Link @MTrucksa 2026-02-12T21:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"200 fewer calories per day [-----] calories saved in a year [--] pounds of fat loss [--] extra minutes of walking per day 180+ extra miles walked in a year [-----] extra calories burned Going to bed [--] minutes earlier [---] extra hours of sleep Better recovery lower cortisol fewer cravings 10g more protein per meal [-----] extra grams per year Pounds of muscle preserved (or built) [--] strength sessions per week instead of zero [---] workouts Measurable strength gains improved insulin sensitivity protected joints None of these feel like much on a Thursday. All of them are life-changing over [--] months"
X Link @chrisboettcher9 2026-02-12T20:25Z 289.8K followers, 35K engagements
"@PopCrave Imagine your mom just tryna burn calories and accidentally secures a co sign from Olivia Rodrigo 😠Talent show already won before it even started. If you flop after that kind of blessing just retire respectfully"
X Link @_justNoble 2026-02-12T19:38Z [----] followers, 21.9K engagements
"@Mubarak_mubious The quickest safe approach usually involves a mix of healthy eating managing calories and regular exercise. While you might see fast initial weight loss due to water weight lasting results come from building healthy habits rather than taking shortcuts"
X Link @Jamo_Danbattaa 2026-02-12T19:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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