ever. it’s not the best way of evaluating what or when to eat, or if something is healthy or not. this brownie only has 150 calories, it must be good for me! not quite.
some people start off counting calories and feel like the numbers give them control over what they are eating, but really, it can do the opposite. numbers are simple, but our bodies are complex. though some people may be temporarily successful in losing weight by counting calories—how long can you really keep it off? and how much energy are you using just to count every single meal? probably too much to make it last.
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