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Calories in vs calories out is simple thermodynamics, human nutrition is complex biochemistry. The real question is, why should anybody have to count calories?
by nkuttler 11y ago
Calories in vs calories out is simple thermodynamics, human nutrition is complex biochemistry. The real question is, why should anybody have to count calories? Is there a way of eating that leads to the same level of satiety with fewer calories?
- Almaviva 11y agoIt's not "the" question, but it's "a" question. What I don't understand is why people balk at counting calories as part of a successful plan to change body composition, but plan everything else. Should you only go to the gym intuitively, or is it useful to count sets, weights, plan a certain time of day, maybe measure heart rates, plan rest periods and so on? Why is food different? We know the human body is adaptable to an incredible variance of conditions, including the fact that we know that if anything, prolonged caloric restriction seems to cause adaptations that _increase_ lifespan. So what's the objection to counting and measuring?
- nkuttler 11y agoI think that counting calories, while certainly helpful, is not a long term solution. I prefer to eat in a way that triggers certain hormonal responses that lead to me eating fewer calories naturally. (Yeah, that means no carbs)