In fact, every weight loss expert that you will come across is very likely to tell you how crucial counting calories is to weight loss. But in as much as you may believe some of these things about counting calories, the reality however is that most of them aren’t based on facts at all.
Again, there are proven strategies that you can use to shed off those pounds devoid of counting calories. …show more content…
In other words, there are some misconceptions about calories, fat loss, body weight and health that we all have. Simply put, we tend to believe in some calorie myths that are literally rooted in truth although they are not presented in clear terms. Therefore, most of the calorie counting myths are not only useless at best, but they are also harmful at worst.
Let’s delve into some of the misconceptions and myths about calorie counting.
· Myth 1: The major cause of weight gain is simply eating more calories than one can expend
Some people would like you to believe that everyone who puts on extra weight ate plenty of calories than they expended. While this may be somewhat technically true, no one however is keen on explaining how exactly eating more calories than one is able to expend can contribute to weight gain. Simply put, they just explain what normally happens. But no one really is interested in knowing that eating more calories can increase their risk of weight gain. Indeed, everyone would like to know what really makes us consume more than we can manage to …show more content…
How to eat right and never count calories again
*Reduce your carbohydrate intake-Controlling your carbohydrate intake is one of the best ways of significantly reducing your daily calorie intake. To cut back on carbohydrates, just eliminate sugars, sugar-laden beverages such as sodas, sweets and starchy foods and grains. Instead, eat plenty of vegetables and fruits.
*Drink plenty of water- By increasing your daily water intake, it will definitely make you feel somehow full and hence it will play an essential role in reducing your daily calorie intake. Again, by drinking water prior to having your meals, you will increase fullness and hence you will eat less food.
*Get a good night’s sleep -Research shows that not getting a good night’s sleep can increase your risk for obesity and mess with the hormones linked with hunger. This in return can cause an increase in food cravings hence prompting you to eat more during your meals and consequently increasing your calorie intake. As such, ensure you are getting a good night’s sleep every