Calorie Counting Diet
Maybe Biggest Loser cast member Mark Yesitis (season 2)should have become an accountant instead of a cop. His strategy for fighting flab is all about math--specifically, calorie counting. In fact, he says to, "Carry your calorie book with you. It will fit in your purse or pocket." If you forget it, send a text message to yourself on your cell phone. When it comes to exercising, Mark shows the same kind of vigilance. "For me it's calories in, calories out," he says. "That's why I like cardio machines. The digital readouts tell me exactly how many calories I'm burning with each exercise session. If I want to burn 1,500 calories (which is nearly a half a pound of fat) the machine counts those calories for me. As long as I’m burning more calories during the day than I eat, I'm going to lose weight." Lastly, he keeps strict tabs on his daily caloric allowance. That means, "If your calories for the day don't allow you to eat an entire piece of cheesecake or something else for dessert at a restaurant, eat half of it. Then pour salt on the rest to avoid temptation." The point is calorie counting ends all guessing, confusion, and excuses. Soon enough, you'll be watching the numbers on your scales get smaller and smaller.
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