Why Ditch Calorie Counting

Calories in minus calories out = Weight loss. Unfortunately it’s not as simple as that!  This is a common misconception and it doesn’t only depend on whether you hit the gym or not that day.
 

The most of our energy expenditure is actually not used this way. Our metabolic processes use it for temperature control, circulation, breathing (basal metabolic rate) and digestion. Additionally, other factors such as age, body fat, status of your gut microbiome and gender play role in this. These together make it difficult to calculate the total expenditure.
 

Calorie-counting diets only work for a short-term because you eat less food. When you drastically reduce calorie intake, your body actually preserves body fat to protect you from starvation. This slows down your metabolism which in turn can increase the hormones responsible for regulating appetite – increasing cravings and leaving you more hungry! 
 

These kind of diets could actually increase weight and over time create unhealthier eating habits.

So what's the solution...

There is no one size fits all when it comes to the right diet for weight loss. First step is to ditch calorie counting and focus on the quality of your food and improving your eating habits. Focus on foods that keep you feeling fuller longer - good quality animal produce, vegetables & fruits, wholegrains, legumes and less of processed foods and sugary drinks.