Though counting calories religiously can drive you crazy and isn't a good idea for everyone, you should have an idea of how many you are taking in. You should also try and stick by the serving sizes on the nutrition label. If you count only one serving but are actually eating 3-4, your calorie estimation will be way off and you'll end up gaining weight.
Remember that calories are the only thing that will dictate whether you lose, maintain or gain weight. The simple equation is calories in versus calories out. If you eat more calories than you burn, you will gain weight. If you eat less than you burn, you will lose weight. There is no way around this equation.
Hunger
The biggest enemy of a diet is hunger. When you get hungry, you get cravings and usually these cravings aren't for healthy foods, they're for high calorie items such as ice cream, hamburgers and soda. The trick to avoiding hunger is to eat smaller meals and snack throughout the day. By eating before you feel any hunger, you won't get cravings and binge on unhealthy foods.
Diet
The bottom line is that if you eat foods you like in moderation combined with healthy options such as salad, fruit and lean meats, you will lose weight without giving up what you like or going crazy over numbers. The keys to any diet are balance and moderation.
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