Episode 40. Why we should stop counting calories

Prescribing Lifestyle

In this episode of Prescribing Lifestyle

Today, I discuss why you should stop counting calories and explore why the calorie-counting model doesn't work for sustainable weight management. Through personal stories and scientific insights, I break down the myths surrounding calorie counting and offer a more holistic approach to achieving health goals.

Key Points Covered:

1. Introduction:
   • Overview of why calorie counting is not effective for long-term weight management.
   • Personal story of a teenage girl obsessed with calorie counting, highlighting the mental health risks.
2. The Calorie Counting Trap:
   • Explanation of how calorie counting can lead to short-term weight loss but is hard to sustain, often causing more weight gain when returning to normal eating habits.
3. Mental Health Impacts:
   • Discussion on how obsessive calorie counting can lead to mental health disorders such as OCD.
4. Calories vs. Nutrition:
   • The importance of focusing on nutrient-dense foods rather than just calorie counts.
   • Example: Comparing the nutritional value of 100g of salmon to a can of Coke, which have the same calorie count but vastly different effects on the body.
5. Limitations of Calorie Counting:
   • How calorie counting fails to consider metabolic differences, digestion, satiety, and hormonal responses.
6. The Holistic Approach:
   • Advocating for a focus on nutritious eating, stress management, regular exercise, and mindful eating instead of calorie counting.

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