Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
Does calorie counting work for weight loss? If not, why are so many of us still counting calories to lose weight? Today we’re diving into why “calories in calories out” is an oversimplified myth born of diet culture & the diet industry.
The idea of calories in calories out for weight loss is built on the concept of energy balance: that if we BURN more calories than we CONSUME, then we’ll lose weight. But, despite the popularity of this idea, calorie counting and calorie tracking just don’t work for weight loss for SO many people.
Our bodies are incredibly complex systems, with numerous different factors impacting our body size, our weight, our metabolism, and our efforts to lose weight. Focusing ONLY on counting calories to lose weight is missing the bigger picture, and it can prove frustrating. Let’s dive into the reality of calories in vs calories out + what matters for achieving our weight & health goals.
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Does calorie counting work for weight loss? If not, why are so many of us still counting calories to lose weight? Today we’re diving into why “calories in calories out” is an oversimplified myth born of diet culture & the diet industry.
The idea of calories in calories out for weight loss is built on the concept of energy balance: that if we BURN more calories than we CONSUME, then we’ll lose weight. But, despite the popularity of this idea, calorie counting and calorie tracking just don’t work for weight loss for SO many people.
Our bodies are incredibly complex systems, with numerous different factors impacting our body size, our weight, our metabolism, and our efforts to lose weight. Focusing ONLY on counting calories to lose weight is missing the bigger picture, and it can prove frustrating. Let’s dive into the reality of calories in vs calories out + what matters for achieving our weight & health goals.
Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER! mindovermunch.com/brainfood
★ SUBSCRIBE to the channel for new episodes every Thursday! bit.ly/MindOverMunch ★
Relevant Resources:
★ Food Freedom Course mindovermunch.com/food-freedom
★ Inner & Outer Wisdom video youtu.be/Nh1Sxejr8JI
★ If you’d like to support the Mind Over Munch channel, visit our donation page mindovermunch.com/donate ★
☺ Connect with me! ☺
☮ Instagram: instagram.com/mindovermunch
☮ Snapchat: alyssiasheikh
☮ eBooks: mindovermunch.com/ebooks
☮ YouTube: youtube.com/user/MindOverMunch
☮ Twitter: twitter.com/MindOverMunch
☮ Facebook: facebook.com/mindovermunch
☮ Pinterest: pinterest.com/mindovermunch
DISCLAIMER
The information provided on this channel is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. You should not use the information on this channel for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. Consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you suspect you might have a health problem.
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