Tracking what you eat is a lot like budgeting: you have a certain amount of calories or nutrients to “spend” throughout the day. Planning is key, which can be a little nerve-wracking: what if I spent ...

How the decision to shed 20 pounds drew Ian Brown into the all-consuming world of calorie counting, self-denial and a nutritionist named Barbie The triggering incident that forced me to admit I have ...

Weight loss revolves around the concept of calories. Simply put, a calorie is a unit of energy. You expend calories as you go about your daily life doing everything from exercising to simply breathing ...

Everyday Health’s weight loss calculator can help you estimate your calorie needs for weight loss. Learn more about how many ...

How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: You can ...

There’s been a lot of debate over recent years about the fact a calorie isn’t always a calorie. So just because you cut down your calorie intake it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t focus on the quality of ...

Let’s face facts, sticking to a nutritious diet–whether it’s to manage weight or just to be healthier–isn’t easy. The one thing that all experts agree can be a big help is to write down what you eat ...