How to count Calories for losing fats

One of the most common methods used in dieting, and especially if you are serious about losing fats, is calorie counting.

Many people attempt to control their weight and even to reduce it by counting calories. The question here is, why do so many people fail?

Failure has many reasons. In most cases, it is simply a matter of a lack of discipline to stick to the program. This really brings us back to the mindset. What was the original motivation for starting on the diet plan? If the motivation is not strong enough, or the mind is not convinced; failure is almost guaranteed.

Another reason counting calorie fails is a little funny. It is called denial. When we want something, our minds play tricks on us. When this happens, we make ourselves believe that we are taking less calories than what we are really getting. For example: the meal is 500 calories. Let’s say your plan is for 600 calories per meal. So, you have achieved. Then you take a diet soda, zero calories. Then a health snack, which is “insignificant”. And a cup of tea. Can you see how you can get misled when you miss out on the small items? Sometimes, we think we are taking a 500 calorie meal when it is actually more.

Then of course, one of the greatest failure of the calorie counting system – lack of knowledge. Sometimes, you simply do not know how many calories the stuff you are eating actually contain.

So, you need to create a very simple system that you design for yourself and which you can follow. Some people like gadgets and get sophisticated calorie counting software. But the same effect can be achieved by simply carrying a pocket guide on calories and a small notebook. Once you make it a habit, it will become a normal part of your life, and counting calories will never be a chore again.