Make Sense of Calories and Why They Matter

10. Should You Worry About Calories?

Rather than attempting to lose weight by counting calories, consider making lifestyle changes that will improve your health overall. Weight loss, if you are overweight, is likely to occur naturally once you incorporate these healthy changes, but that doesn't mean every weight loss goal is achievable or safe for every person.

Your body does have a set point, a weight where it naturally settles. Things like genetics, environment, and lifestyle behaviors up until now all have an effect on this set point. Trying to dip to an unnaturally low weight for your body will more than likely result in struggling past a plateau or regaining the weight. Instead of calories and weight, concentrate on health and aim to feel healthier. Visual improvements tend to be an inevitable side effect of a healthy mind and body.