Immediately I will discuss with you one of the most hot debates in the world of fitness.

Or "calories, calories outside"? Indicate two groups of people shouting online.

Group 1: "It's easy! Just eat less calories than you burn!" Group 2: "It's not about calories! It doesn't work!"

So what should we do about it?!

This is the thing:

Both sides are right.

And also ... they argue side by side in a way that in my opinion is not suitable for everyone.

Let's break it down.

⚖️ Calories in vs. Out calories: Principle

From a scientific point of view, we actually have ​Mount of evidence​ and supporting tests principle calories in calories.

The law of thermodynamics still concerns human bodies.

If we were able to excellent Measure the calories consumed and calories burned would follow mass changes.

This part is reliable and repetitive!

But…

🧠 When most people say "counting calories did not work for me", they do not argue the rules

They say:

• "Tracking calories made me unhappy."
• "I've always been hungry."
• "I hit the wall that I couldn't push."
• "I followed perfectly and nothing has changed."
• "It was too exhausting to keep."

They say method He didn't work for them.

Not physics.

🔄 Method ≠ Principle

It is here that so many people stumble.

Calories in / calories outside = principle

Calorie tracking = A method

You can affect the equation/calories/calories Without following one calorie.

You can also follow any bite and still feel stuck - because behavioral page is turned off:

• Hunger hormones
• Stress levels
• Sleep quality
• Environment and triggers
• Energy for preparing or moving

It's not just about knowing numbers.

It's about building habits and strategies that help change these numbers.

✅ That's why we're talking

Body weight loss is not magic. This is a change in mathematics +.

All calories matter. And there are many environmental, physical and psychological factors that affect how much we eat and how much we move. I have always loved this infographic from precise nutrition, showing all the hidden factors that go to calories, calories.

So what is the "right" strategy?

It helps You influence this equation ... balanced.

Some people love to follow. Others hate it.

Some people are doing great with portion control, high -protein meals or a reduction.

None of this breaks the rules.

They are simply Various tools to the same work.

For one person, tracking calories (method) can help them remember their portions and choose food throughout the day. They start meals in advance, which causes a small and balanced caloric deficit for them. They do not hit everything perfectly, but in time they begin to see progress. For another person, tracking calories can completely turn around! This makes them feel neurotic and obsessive in relation to numbers. It is really difficult, and even in the best scenarios, tracking calories at home is not accurate. After a few weeks, they see no progress, and the process makes the process seem unhappy and demoralizing, and does not strengthen. Both of these situations are normal and expected. Not everyone has the same bodies, the same environments or we live in the same situation!

In fact, when you realize this, it's like taking a red pill in the matrix. You can see the code everywhere and apply the same thought process to any diet or method.

Keto. Paleo. Intermittent post. For some people, these methods create Behavior changes This leads to sustainable differences in calories in calories. Not for others.

So if you've ever had a colleague, say, "I lost so much weight when you do x! You should try!" And then you tried and it did not work for you - you are not broken, it was simply not the right strategy for you.

💡 The most important

Let's stop debating Whether The principle works.

Instead, let's start asking:

What is the best method for this individual person to introduce this principle in action, without firing?

You don't have to count every calorie.

You Power Count calories if it helps.

And you can absolutely make progress, focusing on habits and behaviors that affect this equation in a balanced manner.

We gathered ours ​Own Tdee calculator ​- Which helps you whiten everyday calories that you need based on activity levels. Steve and I also prepared a guide ​at 10 levels of fitness nutrition 10 NERD​ - These are practical skills that focus primarily on behavior, for those who feel overwhelmed and are not sure where to start. Both are great tools in your fitness travel!

And if you want to help you determine what method suits your brain, life and your goals, I'm just an answer.

- Coach Matt