http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/tools-for-weight-loss/understanding-calorie-counting-the-payoff-why-am-i-doing-this-to-myself/ Culturally Sound Tools, Tips, and Advice Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:15:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/tools-for-weight-loss/understanding-calorie-counting-the-payoff-why-am-i-doing-this-to-myself/#comment-71711 RL Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:36:34 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=235#comment-71711 So true. For me, calorie counting is an essential part of choosing a healthy lifestyle. It's a tangible way to keep track of what I consume without relying on gimmicky plans or force feeding myself bland, pre-packaged meals and shakes. No disrespect to those who have had success with plans like Weight Watchers, but if you practice nutritional intelligence (e.g. counting calories, reading labels), you can save a ton by skipping the point system and keeping your own score. The best part is that nutritional info is readily available on most food packages and the internet. No need to rely on a third party to interpret it. After awhile, you rarely have to things up. You just know. So true. For me, calorie counting is an essential part of choosing a healthy lifestyle. It’s a tangible way to keep track of what I consume without relying on gimmicky plans or force feeding myself bland, pre-packaged meals and shakes. No disrespect to those who have had success with plans like Weight Watchers, but if you practice nutritional intelligence (e.g. counting calories, reading labels), you can save a ton by skipping the point system and keeping your own score. The best part is that nutritional info is readily available on most food packages and the internet. No need to rely on a third party to interpret it. After awhile, you rarely have to things up. You just know.

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