The truth about calories in vs. calories from ⚖️

I am about to wade in one of the most hot debates in the world of fitness.

Does “calories, calories” work? Cue two groups of people who shout online.

Group 1: “It’s easy! Just eat fewer calories than you burn!” Group 2: “It’s not about the calories! It doesn’t work!”

So what should we make of it?!

Here is the thing:

Both sides are a bit right.

And also … they argue in a way that I do not think for everyone.

Let us collapse.

⚖️ Calories in vs. Calories from: The principle

From a scientific point of view we actually have one Evidence and studies to support the principle Calories in VS calories.

The law of thermodynamics still applies to human body.

When we were able perfect Measure the calories consumed and the calorie burning that weight changes would be pursued.

This part is reliable and repeatable!

But…

🧠 When most people say that “counting calories did not work for me”, they do not argue about the principle

You say:

• “The persecution of calories made me unhappy.”
• “I was always hungry.”
• “I beat a wall that I couldn’t push past.”
• “I persecuted perfectly and nothing changed.”
• “It was too exhausting to maintain it.”

You say that Proceedings Didn’t work for her.

Not physics.

🔄 Method ≠ principle

So many people are stumbled here.

Calories in / calories = the principle

Pursue calories = a Proceedings

You can influence the calories in/calorie equalization without ever pursuing a single calorie.

You can also follow every bite and still hold on – because the Behavioral page Is out of:

• Hunger hormones
• Voltage level
• Quality of sleep
• Environment and trigger
• Energy to prepare or move

It’s not just about knowing the numbers.

It is about building habits and strategies that help these numbers change.

✅ That’s why we say

Weight loss is not magical. It is mathematics + behavioral change.

All calories are important. And there are many ecological, physical and psychological factors that have an effect in the way how much we eat and how much we move. I have always loved this infographic of Precision Nutrition, which shows all the hidden factors that enter into the calorie calories.

What is the “right” strategy?

It is the one who helps You Influence this equation … sustainably.

Some people love to follow. Others hate it.

Some people can be excellent with portion control, protein -rich meals or the reduction in the take away.

None of this breaks the principle.

You are fair Different tools for the same job.

For one person, the persecution of calories (the method) can help you pay attention to your portions and food selection during the day. They plan meals in advance, and this leads to a slight and sustainable calorie deficit for them. You don’t hit everything perfectly, but over time you can see progress. For another person, chasing calories can completely backfire! As a result, they feel neurotic and obsessed with the numbers. It is really difficult to do, and even in the best scenarios, it is not a precise science to pursue calories at home. After a few weeks they see no progress and he feels miserable and demoralizing, not authorized. Both situations are normal and expected. We don’t all have the same bodies, the same environments or life in the same situation!

As soon as you recognize this, it is like taking the red pill in the matrix. You can see the code anywhere and apply the same thinking process to any nutrition or method.

Keto. Paleo. Intermittent fasting. For some people, these methods create the Behavioral changes This leads to sustainable differences in calories in calories. They don’t for others.

So if you ever said a colleague: “I lost so much weight, only x! You should try it!” And then they tried it and it didn’t work for them – they are not broken, it wasn’t the right strategy for them at the time.

💡 The end result

Let’s stop debating debate whether The principle works.

Instead, we ask:

What is the best way for this individual person to put this principle in action without burning out?

You don’t have to count every calorie.

You may Count calories when it helps.

And they can make absolute progress by focusing on the habits and behaviors that influence this equation in a sustainable way.

We put ours together Own TDEE computer – This helps you at the Ballpark the daily calories you need, based on your activity levels. Steve and I have also put together a guide On the nerd fitness nutrition level – These are practical skills that focus primarily on behaviors, for those who feel overwhelmed and are not sure where to start. Both are great tools on their fitness trip!

And if you want to help find out which method fits your brain, life and your goals, I am only an answer.

– Trainer Matt