How To Count Calories for Weight Loss

You may hear advice that you should count calories for weight loss, but you may wonder how exactly you should do that?  Start with a small notebook and write down every food you eat during the day.  For boxed and prepared foods, the calorie count is listed on the packaging.  Be sure you determine how much a serving is, and measure that amount precisely.  You may regularly eat a portion that the packaging considers to be 2 or 3 servings.  If you only record the calories for a single serving, you won’t have an accurate view of your caloric intake.

For items that are not pre-packaged, consult a food calorie book or search the internet to count calories for the food you’ve eaten.  You’ll have to use a resource for things like fresh fruits, vegetables, and the like.

Once you have written down the calorie count for all that you’ve eaten, add up the calories.  This will tell you how many calories you are consuming, and give you an idea of where and how much to cut back.  You are on your way to count calories for weight loss.

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