Calorie Intake and Weight Loss

Posted by
Anthony Lee
Mar 7, 2009

By now, you've probably heard about the latest study that reveals the best way to lose weight: cutting down on calories. You can spend as much time as you want on diets that focus on particular food groups or nutrients, but in the end, the amount of food you take in, combined with the amount of exercise you get, will make the biggest difference.

Of course, it's easier said than done. Various factors can lead people to eat food in large amounts, including greater accessibility to food, a "clean plate" mentality, and more available options for leisure without physical activity (e.g., television). It does take discipline to get past these obstacles, but if you're persistent with consuming reduced amounts of food, you can get closer to your weight loss goal. I do confirm this with my own personal experience.

In fact, there is an interesting fact I can recall. Of all the weight loss programs out there, Weight Watchers is often cited as one of the most successful. The reason is simple. It's based on cutting overall calories, not specific components of the diet. Here is additional proof that the latest study might be true.

So the next time you're considering weight loss methods, don't focus on dietary components. Focus on portion size. Your chances for successful weight loss are greatest with this method.

May 22, 2009 7:18 PM

Guest :

'latest' study??? Oh come on! Counting calories is not for the educated.

Reducing portions can help .... but realistically, it is time people got nutrition out of the food they consume: low nutrients results in a feeling of 'hunger' .... and over-eating.

Time to put nutrition back into our bodies, even if it means taking supplements, and, getting rid of toxic-laden 'foods' that are over-processed.

To lose weight, walk to the grocery store. Buy what you can carry. Choose food wisely: the less processed the better. Snack if you must, but NEVER PUT CHOCOLATE in your mouth, or ice-cream...EVER.
sip apple-cider vinegar all day long, and do 'squats' as often as you are able to. An exercise cycle would not hurt either: at least 10 miles every week, 2 minutes at a time....you WILL lose the pounds, the inches and the interest to constantly eat.