1207: Five Ways to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five ways to lose weight without having to track or count calories. What to do if macro counting is too hard? (3:23) Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Why calories are important. (5:20) What are macros and why they are important? (7:54) Why do we demonize fat? (9:28) Analyzing the human psyche while hungry. (12:00) The Five Strategies to Weight Loss without Counting Calories. (15:58) #1 - Drinking more water. (16:36) #2 - Changing HOW you eat. (22:07) #3 – ADDING more protein and vegetables. (28:23) #4 – Improving the quality of your sleep to control appetite. (37:38) #5 – Eliminating heavily processed foods from your diet. (45:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Seven Countries Study The influence of calorie labeling on food orders and consumption: A review of the literature1 A shocking number of all the calories you consume in a day come from sugary drinks Eating attentively: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of food intake memory and awareness on eating The Pull of the Past: When Do Habits Persist Despite Conflict With Motives? The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Sleep deprivation may cause people to eat more calories Mind Pump 1202: Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (& What to Do About It) Ultra-Processed Diet Leads to Extra Calories, Weight Gain Mind Pump Free Resources