Counting calories isn't the only thing that matters...

Counting calories is a good way to make sure you don't over eat, but counting calories alone won't ensure that you are healthy.  If you stay within your caloric needs but eat nothing but Twinkies and drink Diet Coke all day, your body is going to be screaming for help. You stayed within your needed calories, so your good, right?  NOT.

Counting calories is necessary, but planning what food is included in those calories is priority.  According to eatbetteramerica.com, MyPyramid recommends that you eat 45 to 65% of your calories from carbs, 10 to 35% of calories from protein, and 20 to 35% of calories from fat.  (If you want to trim fat, lower your fat and up your protein intake.)

There are plenty of calorie counting apps on your phone that allow you to track what you eat and it will provide you with the amount of carbs, protein and fats you have eaten.  For example I use Calorie Counter on my Android. (LOVE IT)  It helps me see what I am eating and the amount of carbs, protein and fats that are in those certain foods.  


In order to help you stay within your calories and eat the right portion of carbs, protein and fats, you should plan your meals ahead of time.  For example, I bring certain foods to work each day; when all you have is good and healthy stuff to choose from, eating healthy isn't too hard because it is your only option.  Fill your fridge with healthy whole foods and you will eat healthy whole foods, cause that's all you have!  


As always, if you have any questions regarding my blog or your health and fitness, please let me know.  I am always willing to share knowledge that I have and gain all the knowledge that I possibly can!  


BE FIT. BE FIERCE. BE HEALTHY.