If weight matters, this changes everything
- Jonathan Woods

- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min read
There’s one simple thing standing between you and your goal weight.
One. Simple. Thing.
And here it is…you eat too many, or not enough, calories.
That’s it.
If you're willing to solve this problem, then your dream body can quickly become a reality.
And it doesn’t even matter if those calories are healthy ones. Though they should be if you want to be healthy. Consuming too many of ANY calories will result in weight gain, and not consuming enough calories will result in weight loss.
This is what happens because of one law: the law of thermodynamics.
The Law of Thermodynamics states that weight reduction can only take place when there is more energy burned than consumed. Conversely, Weight gain occurs when more energy is consumed than burned.
There are many factors that contribute to a person's overall calorie expenditure (calorie burn), such as current fitness level and type, intensity, and duration of physical activity.
Do you know how many calories you eat and burn each day?
If you’re not sure, thats ok. You’re about to learn 3 easy steps to finally change your weight, and it begins with understanding your calories in versus calories out.
Yes, let's make those healthy calories while we're at it.
Step #1: Download a food journal application to your phone. At the touch of your fingers you’ll be able to look up food items and instantly get a calorie count.
For example, there are applications such as myfitnesspal, Fitbit, and others that allow you to estimate your calorie needs based several factors like age, height, current weight, goal weight, physical activity level, workouts, etc.
Step #2: Meet with your doctor to find a daily calorie count that will allow for safe weight loss and then diligently maintain that number. Eat healthy, fresh foods and when you decide to indulge, make sure to do so within your target calorie range.
For example, Mrs. Jones calculates that she's burning typically 2300 calories per day. Then she calculates that she needs to consistently eat about 1800 calories a day to have a daily calorie deficit of 500 calories. 500 less calories per day times 7 days equals 3500 calories (there are around 3500 calories in one pound of fat). By consistently logging her food and activity to maintain these numbers, and with her goal to lose 10 pounds, that means it will take her 10 weeks to lose 10 pounds.
Step #3: Show Up for a consistent and challenging exercise routine to keep your body burning more calories.
These three, simple steps will give you structure and understanding of your progress. Just remember, progress comes with consistency. If you can stick with it, you can get there.
p.s.,
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