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If You’re Going To Eat Anyway, QUIT EATING CRAP!
A lot of people think counting calories is the way to lose weight. Others think it’s eating proper foods. I discuss both here…
Let’s talk calories for a bit, shall we? Most people, especially the ones reading this right now, know the simple formula for weight loss…..”Burn more calories than you take in.” I’m also sure that the “Fitness Over 50” crowd find it harder and harder to count the calorie and maybe, just maybe lose some weight.
I’m sure I’ll get some response to that statement, but if you’re just starting out in a weight loss journey, follow that basic rule and you’ll be off to a good start.
Then, build on that philosophy and maybe take it to a new level. Maybe start replacing bad-for-you food with good-for- you food. I wrote an article about something similar as well. You can read it here:
BUT, if all you EVER DO is count calories, In my humble opinion, you’ll get yourself in trouble in the “healthy eating” side of things. Let me explain what I’m talking about…..
Now, I’m coming from a place where I believe there are good calories and there are not so good calories. (I’m not talking about taste either!).
If you’re on a regiment of only eating 1500 calories a day and you have a bowl of ice cream that is 1500 calories, you would be done with the daily requirement, right?
Oh sure, you had the proper amount, but was that good for you? Most people would say “no”, but I’d imagine there are a few that would say “Heck ya, that’s fine to eat that way as long as you don’t eat anything else the rest of the day.”
Logically speaking……..really? Really? REALLY!?
Can someone actually say because you were only to consume 1500 calories that day and you did it, you should be fine and healthy? Really!? (could you figure out I was being sarcastic?)
Anyway, my point is that just because you may follow the “counting calorie” method of weight loss doesn’t mean you can eat anything you wish as long as the calorie count is maintained. You still have to put SOME sort of effort into it, right?
I’m sure that eating 1500 calories of meat or fish or salads or fruits will be a LOT better for your body than 1500 calories of ice cream, right? Maybe I’m preaching to the choir here, but there are actually people out that who will question this theory.
If you feel the ice cream thing is the way to go, and if you can get away with it, go for it! I don’t know about you, but eating a bowl of ice cream is WAY more yummy than a bowl full of salad, especially if it has butterscotch flavoring in it! YUM!
To be perfectly honest, I’ve never been a fan of the counting calorie method for myself. Why? Because I have a difficult time portioning out the food. Oh, I’m not against it at all, I’m just not a fan of it.
I say, if what I’m eating is healthy and good for me, why should I stop just because I’ve already consumed X-amount of calories that day. If the food is good for me, I’m eating it!
I know of one nutrition plan which says to eat, and I quote, “all the veggies you would like!”
If you don’t like veggies, I guess you wouldn’t be following that nutrition plan, eh?
Don’t get me wrong, I know a lot of people who do well with the counting calorie thing, I’ve interviewed a few of them as well. If it works for you, go for it! I will NEVER tell you to not eat things that are helping you! If counting calories is your thing, and you’re eating healthy, I’ll be your biggest cheerleader!
To wrap all this up in a pretty little bow, basically, if you want to lose weight without counting calories, QUIT EATING CRAP!
Sometimes, just being blunt is the quickest and easiest way to do it!
Oh, by the way, you’re invited to get 7 Tips Without Starving, and short pdf with some basic strategies in it.
That’s it for now. Check out some of my other writings below.
