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 ...

Morning. Salt water splashes me awake. The sun, a sliver of orange, begins to smile over our ship. Orange, citrus, I think. Breakfast time. I draw a firm grapefruit from my pack. I peel back its skin ...

Calorie counting apps are a blessing in this day and age. We use these apps to track our calorie intake at each meal and count our calories to reach our goals to achieve our desired body goals. These ...

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 ...

Registered dietitian Anna Smith on eating within a calorie deficit for weight loss, and how much flexibility you really have from one day to the next.

One of the most effective ways to lose weight is to create a calorie deficit- so you eat less and burn more. No matter what diet you are following or what kind of workout you are performing, creating ...

Now, at 40, psychologist and author Shahroo Izadi looks back at decades of counting the calories, and reflects on how it made her feel powerless and obsessive ...