1. Understand Calorie Balance and Metabolic Health
2. Prioritize Whole, Unprocessed Foods
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Let’ s break down the 7 tools that actually work.
1. Understand Calorie Balance and Metabolic Health
At its core, weight control is about balancing calories in versus calories burned, assuming good metabolic health.
• Calories in < energy burned = weight loss
• Calories in = energy burned = weight maintenance
But it’ s not just math. Insulin resistance, often driven by poor diet and inactivity, can disrupt this balance. Tools like continuous glucose monitors( CGMs), and working with a physician knowledgeable in this area, can help identify hidden metabolic dysfunction.
2. Prioritize Whole, Unprocessed Foods
Processed foods hijack hunger cues and drive overeating. Choose real, unprocessed foods: vegetables, fruits, unprocessed meats, seafood, eggs, nuts, seeds, and natural fats. Avoid refined oils, sugars( even artificial ones), and fast food.
Simple Rule: If it looks like it did when it came from nature, it’ s likely a good choice.
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