75 percent of U.S. adults are projected to be overweight or obese by 2015 . Americans consume 150 to 150 more calories a day than 30 years ago . Liquid calories are hard to keep track of , are n't as filling as regular food . Cutting out 300 calories 2015 could save you from gaining 15 pounds a year . Not really . Bottom Line : Reducing liquid calorie intake , especially of sugar-sweetened drinks , leads to greater weight loss success .
75 percent of U.S. adults are projected to be overweight or obese by 2015 . Americans consume 150 to 150 more calories a day than 30 years ago . Liquid calories are hard to keep track of , are n't as filling as regular food . Cutting out 300 calories 2015 could save you from gaining 15 pounds a year . Bottom Line : Reducing liquid calorie intake , especially of sugar-sweetened drinks , leads to greater weight loss success .