The “Calories in vs. Calories out” diet is the most cookie cutter way to lose weight. It’s simple to follow because it outlines the basic rules of calorie intake. According to the diet, if your body burns more calories than you consume in a given day, you’ll lose weight. While it may be true, I believe it’s an oversimplification.
I don’t typically recommend this diet program to my clients because it doesn’t account for the nutrient quality of the food, just calories. Also, different types of foods affect each individual in various ways. More specifically, food affects the hormones that regulate when and how much we eat. How your body reacts to different food is also dependent on metabolism.
The fact of the matter is that many people who try the “Calories In Calories Out” strategy ignore the quality of the food. Macro-nutrients like proteins, fats and carbs contain unique calorie densities. A meal full of only protein won’t satisfy the hunger of most people because protein only contains 4 calories per gram. Fats contain 9 calories per gram. Macro-nutrients go through different metabolic pathways and affect the body differently.
This is why I believe that the most important aspect of weight loss is to use a calorie calculator in addition to a Macro-nutrient calculator. This way, you’ll have an easy way to determine what to eat everyday in order to reach your goals.
Of course, there are many fad diets that can help with weight loss. However, the most reliable way to lose weight is eating in a calorie deficit with healthy foods that you enjoy eating on a regular basis.
I highly suggest that anyone trying to lose weight utilizes a calorie deficit program first before going to a fad diet. Nevertheless, if you’re looking for a program to help motivate you to achieve your goals, I’d recommend the Lean Belly Ritual Program in the link below.
Hope this helped you learn more about CICO!
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