Calorie Counting

You are working out, but the weight still isn't coming off? Have you ever considered that what you are eating is to blame for all of this? Seriously, really consider it.  If you were to account for everything you ate today what would your final calorie total be?  Yes, this means that 'tiny' nibble you had of a chocolate bar counts and the cookie you had when no one was looking also counts.

I am sure the vast majority of us would be surprised at their final caloric intake if we were all to account for everything we ate in one day.  I was when I finally looked at the big picture. There is one great solution to all this calorie drama, start tracking your calories daily!  Doing this is simple, many smart phones have apps for this (I personally love Lose it! on the iPhone) or you can do it the old fashioned way with pen and paper.

For best results remember to follow these two rules:

1. Everything you eat counts.
2. Count everything you eat!

Simple as that.  There is no need for you to go on some crazy diet.  All you really have to do is be accountable for what you eat.  Once you start doing this and keep to your normal workout routine you will be surprised when you start seeing the lbs fall off.

Here is a great site to figure out your daily caloric needs: calorie calculator.  Remember, diets are a temporary fix but eating healthy is a lifestyle change. In order to stay healthy for life, you must be willing to change for good.