This advice may seem simple enough, but heres why it doesnt actually work for weight loss.
It sounds simple enough, right?
So, whats the deal?
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The concept of eating less and moving more to lose weight is simple in theory.
Its Oversimplified
It doesn’t take the full picture into account.
Acalorieis just a basic measure of the energy a food provides, but not all calories are created equal.
Rather than focusing only on the number of calories in a food, consider the overall nutritional quality.
However, it does mean that moving more doesnt guarantee weight loss for everyone.
When people believe theyre being restricted, they are more likely to rebel against their plan or overeat later.
Research has found that over-restricting calories can sabotage weight-loss effortsand may even lead to weight gain.
In fact, sometimes adding foods to your diet may help you lose weight more effectively than removing foods.
Are your snacks providing enough protein to keep you feeling satisfied until your next meal?
In fact, this metabolic adaptation often explains why people find themselves hitting aweight-loss plateau.
Its not just youexperts agree it doesnt work.
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