One of the most common questions I get is, “How much should I eat to lose weight?”
We know that in order to lose weight, we need to burn more calories than we take in.
But it’s a slippery slope. If we overdo it and restrict calories too much, we activate hormones in our body that send hunger signals to our brain AND signal that it’s time to start storing body fat.
No bueno.
But nobody wants to weigh and measure their food or count calories. What a pain.
So one of the best principles we can follow to control calories without counting them is focusing on foods that are higher intensity and lower in calories.
In other words, fruits and vegetables are your friend.
Example: A Big Mac contains 550 calories and weighs just under half a pound.
A large apple weighs about the same but only contains 150 calories.
Here’s another way to look at it: What’s going to help you feel more full, 1 cup of grapes or 4 Ritz crackers? Both contain about 70 calories, but the grapes weigh 150 grams while the crackers only weigh 13 grams.
Can you see why it’s so easy to eat an entire sleeve of Ritz crackers?
The easiest way to make calorie density work in your favor is to simply consume fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Each meal should include one or the other … or, in a perfect world, both.
This way, you’ll fill up on lower calorie, nutrient-dense foods so you’ll feel fuller longer and less hungry between meals.
If you have questions or need help implementing this strategy, just reply back. I’d love to help.
Your Friend and Coach,
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