Making Calorie Counting Easier

Posted by LD on May 9, 2010 under Getting Started, Weight Loss | 3 Comments to Read

When you say something like you should calorie count people look at you like you just told them to give up everything they love. I understand that it can sound like a chore, but there are some simple tips that will make calorie counting much easier to deal with.

First I’d like to talk about why you should calorie count if you are serious about losing weight and getting back in shape. I’ve said this before. If you need to save money the first thing you would do is see how much money you are spending and what you are spending it on. Think of calorie counting as budgeting for weight loss.

These are a few tips to make calorie counting easier.

1. Use a calorie counting application. There are plenty to choose from. Find one you like and try to use it everyday.

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Tags: Calorie Counting, Tips

The only Weight Loss Formulas you’ll need (Diet Equation)

Posted by LD on April 24, 2010 under Weight Loss | 5 Comments to Read

Weight loss is all about the numbers. In fact it is all about a single diet equation.

Calories in – Calories out = Weight Change

This equation is responsible for every single weight loss product that works. Its simple, elegant, and free. It can be understood by anyone, but is overlooked by nearly everyone these days. The fact that it is free is why no one promotes it. No one can make money off just telling your to eat less and move more. So they talk about other things. Hormones, specific exercise routines, diet plans, avoid these food and eat these foods. These all may play some part in weight loss but not nearly as big a role as Ci – Co = WC. So lets break it down so you can get started.