Nutrition and Weight Loss Ideas

In several of my previous articles I’ve talked about how starving yourself and/or exercising to excess can do more harm than good, especially if you’re trying to adhere to a good nutrition and weight loss program.

In this article I’d like to talk about counting calories and the myths involved in doing so.

I would imagine that the majority of us who have ever been on a diet have been told to count calories if you want to lose weight. In fact, I’ve said the same thing in previous articles right here in this blog.

But, you know what? It doesn’t really do any good — it just doesn’t work.

Have you ever tried to count calories? I have — and it’s darn near impossible. There is almost no way to accurately get a count of the calories we consume on a day-to-day basis. Plus, it’s really a tedious process and takes way too much time, right?

So, my latest advice — -don’t do it!

If you are on a good nutrition and weight loss program like the South Beach Diet® for example, there’s no need to count calories. Your body will always know how much food you need for top-notch health.

There is a reason behind this — and that is — not all calories are created equal.

Let’s talk about the mornings — many people will choose a big-ole cinnamon bun to have with their morning latte. Just the bun alone is about 400-calories. Now, that bun will probably taste delicious, but what it will also do is give you a quick sugar rush followed within a very short time with an energy crash and you’ll be hungry again looking for another cinnamon bun leading to even more calories.

If you were to instead choose to have a nice vegetable omelet with the same 400 calories, you’ll find that it is not only delicious — but here’s the kicker — it will leave you pleasantly full and you’ll have a steady level of energy for hours and won’t be hungry a few minutes later.

So, which one will help you to lose weight? You don’t need a degree in rocket science to figure that one out, do you? The cinnamon bun will probably lead to another cinnamon bun — and maybe even another — so those additional calories are going to add up in a hurry. The omelet will be satisfying on its own and you’ll not be hungry for several hours after eating it. One way it’s 400-plus calories — and the other it’s only 400.

Can you see how all calories aren’t created equal?

Here is some information about the nutritional supplements I add to my nutrition and weight loss program. These have helped me more than I would have ever imagined. I’m not kidding. Click on the links in the box below — you won’t be sorry!

Have a great day. I’ll be back soon with some more nutrition and weight loss thoughts for you.

And give the South Beach program a try. That’s what I follow and it sure has worked for me. Here’s where to go to learn more:

Shanti,

Ron
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