If you’re like most people, the word “calorie” conjures up images of fad diets and food restrictions. The truth is, calorie counting can be a healthy and effective way to lose or maintain your weight – as long as you do it correctly. Here are five things you need to know about calorie counting.
Many people who are trying to lose weight often turn to the diet sodas to replace the regular soda they are used to drinking. This may seem like a healthier choice compared to the sugared sodas that you had been drinking, but there are numerous pitfalls to diet soda that many people are unaware of. …
When it comes to weight management, most would assume that in order to lose (or maintain) a certain body weight, eating more food is entirely counterproductive. There is some truth to this assumption. Any time you consume more calories than your body burns, the excess must be stored somewhere (and it’s usually on your belly!) …
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The diet and lifestyle section of any health and wellness website or bookstore is filled with diets that claim to be the best for losing weight and burning more calories. Unfortunately, there’s not a single, simple answer to permanent, healthy weight loss. Our bodies each respond differently to food, and what works for you may …
Calories are units of energy. The amount of calories in a food or drink is an indication of how much energy it can provide to your body for use in metabolic processes or to fuel physical activity. When you consume enough calories each day, your body is able to use them all to move you …
Losing weight isn’t an easy process. And it can be more difficult when trying to switch your beverage from sugar-sweetened drinks like juice and soda. Knowing what to drink when losing weight can be more difficult than finding out what to eat. There’s so much information about what beverages are good for you, it’s easy …
In food and drinks, the energy offered is counted using calories. When you eat or drink calories that your body doesn’t use, it’s stored as fat. When you do this consistently, you gain weight. The average woman needs just 2,000 calories daily, while the average man should consume 2,500. Ultimately, your calorie intake will depend …
If you’re trying to consume fewer calories to help you lose weight, you may need some guidance to find the right foods to consume. As you eat fewer calories, you’ll probably notice that your meals aren’t filling you up as much as they once were. This is easy enough to fix by eating the right …
We all want to lose weight at some point in our lives. The most effective way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories and be more active. The active part is easy enough to figure out. But how can you change your diet to have lower calories, but not cause you to just feel …
We all know that the best way to burn more calories is by eating less and by exercising more. However, when you’re trying to diet, every calorie burned counts. Because of this, it’s useful to try and find extra ways to burn a few extra calories here and there. With that in mind, here’s a …
