3 Calorie Counting Tips

Calorie counting all day can leave you frustrated and worst of all not work for you at all! Some people focus more on counting calories than enjoying the food they eat. Eating right is a big part of getting the perfect abs and the body you want. So lets get real and enjoy the food we eat by following these simple tips.

I would divide food that we eat into three simple categories. Following these categories would help you greater in enjoying the food you’re eating and work your way up to six pack abs.

As with any new diet or exercise routine, contact your doctor or physician before any changes!!

1. Eat as much as you want

Lets start with stuff that you can generally eat as much as you want. There are no restrictions on who much you should consume any of these. They are fruits and vegetables. Lets focus on vegetables first, get a boat load of it in a bowl and keep munching it all day. In general it takes 3-4 servings of veggies before you start feeling full. Next comes your fruits. Oranges are better than orange juice. It takes approximately 4 medium sized oranges to get 500 calories and these four oranges will leave you feeling full for a long time to come. If you are cutting out “white” carbs, such as bread and rice, make sure you substitute with bean and lentils. Both beans and lentils will make sure you get and feel full after your meal.

2. Eat this once a day

I would put in meats (both red meat and the rest) in this category. By far meat eaters consume more calories than their vegetarian counter parts. I am not suggesting that you drop meat completely, but merely recommending that you consume less of it. The body will function much better with not having to focus too much on processing red meat.

3. Eat this once a week

This section is for everything you crave or like a lot. Reserve a day (one day only), stick to it and eat whatever you want. You favorite snickers bar or popcorn with (fake) butter to ice cream. Go ahead and enjoy. The idea is that this takes care of your cravings and also tricks your mind into not wanting to “cheat” during the rest of the time. Ideally your cheating day can be over the weekend when you’re more likely to eat calorie dense food.

In conclusion, no one likes to live by a number. It takes the fun out of eating, which is supposed to be a pleasure able experience. On the other hand, people want to have a perfect body and defined six pack abs. Following these tips will ensure you strike the right balance, maintain you body and not having to by bigger clothes every few months.