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How to count calories more accurately?
Calorie counting is important for healthy eaters, whether they are trying to lose weight or not. Be sure that the method of counting you use is accurate so that you get the health or weight loss results you want.
1. Do get a portable calorie-tracking device. You are more likely to get an accurate recording if you jot down the calories in your meal before you sit down to eat. To do this you'll want to have a calorie tracking method that goes wherever you go. This might be a small notebook that you throw in your purse or it might be a downloadable app for your smart phone.
2. Do invest in a kitchen scale. A digital scale will help you see exactly how big a serving size really is. You don't have to use the kitchen scale at every meal, but each time you eat a new food, weigh a portion of food so that you know exactly how much to eat. If you consume more or less than the serving size indicated on the nutrition facts label, you'll be able to get the correct calorie count if you know exactly how many grams were in your serving.
3. Do make a habit of writing down everything. If it goes in your mouth, it gets written down. Make this habit your rule for calorie counting. You might be surprised how the small indulgences throughout your day add up to a big change in your weight loss results.
4. Do find a tool that fits your lifestyle. Online tools might work for people who are in front of a computer all day. Other dieters who are on the go all day might prefer to have a diet app for their smart phone or mobile device. And for people who like using the traditional pen and paper method, a small notepad works well. Make sure that the notebook you choose is small enough to carry with you in a pocket or purse.
5. Do at least break down the major nutrients. In addition to recording total calories, be sure to record protein, carbohydrate and fat grams for each food you eat. Trans fat and fiber content are also good numbers to know. Increasing your fiber intake and eliminating trans fat from your diet will help you to improve your health.
1. Do get a portable calorie-tracking device. You are more likely to get an accurate recording if you jot down the calories in your meal before you sit down to eat. To do this you'll want to have a calorie tracking method that goes wherever you go. This might be a small notebook that you throw in your purse or it might be a downloadable app for your smart phone.
2. Do invest in a kitchen scale. A digital scale will help you see exactly how big a serving size really is. You don't have to use the kitchen scale at every meal, but each time you eat a new food, weigh a portion of food so that you know exactly how much to eat. If you consume more or less than the serving size indicated on the nutrition facts label, you'll be able to get the correct calorie count if you know exactly how many grams were in your serving.
3. Do make a habit of writing down everything. If it goes in your mouth, it gets written down. Make this habit your rule for calorie counting. You might be surprised how the small indulgences throughout your day add up to a big change in your weight loss results.
4. Do find a tool that fits your lifestyle. Online tools might work for people who are in front of a computer all day. Other dieters who are on the go all day might prefer to have a diet app for their smart phone or mobile device. And for people who like using the traditional pen and paper method, a small notepad works well. Make sure that the notebook you choose is small enough to carry with you in a pocket or purse.
5. Do at least break down the major nutrients. In addition to recording total calories, be sure to record protein, carbohydrate and fat grams for each food you eat. Trans fat and fiber content are also good numbers to know. Increasing your fiber intake and eliminating trans fat from your diet will help you to improve your health.
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