How Do You Diet By Counting Calories?
Take one look at the week’s supermarket tabloids and you find at least a dozen “new” miracle diets. Unfortunately, despite their promises of easy and fast results, these supposedly revolutionary methods rarely work in the long run. The basic and proven way to lose weight and keep it off is by counting calories. Determine the number of calories you need per day to maintain your weight. To calculate this figure use the calorie counter at CalorieControl.org (see Resources below). Reduce the number of calories obtained in step 1 by 500 to get the number of calories you will need to consume per day to lose approximately 1 pound per week on your diet. Plan your day’s calorie allotment before you start eating. Decide how many meals and snacks you will eat and divide calories accordingly. When possible, it is best to eat many small meals rather than 2 or 3 large ones. Eat a good breakfast that includes protein and carbohydrates. You will need the fuel for your activities, and eating early will
