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Step #3 - Current Daily Calorie (Energy) Intake

A fair warning: This step may prove to be a major pain.

If you have chosen another method for weight loss, you may skip this step but may wish to follow though with it to learn more about your caloric intake. Bottom line – no matter if one counts carbs, fat grams or the tiny hidden weight gain monsters that are plugged into many foods and beverages, the body recognizes energy in the form of calories – so counting calories counts for the most accurate form of weight management that I know. It’s also the cornerstone recognized by the official Food Pyramid.

With this said, before attempting to subscribe to any weight loss plan it’s imperative to know the amount of food that you are currently eating and what proportions you will be eating when you begin your diet. This information will ensure that you are indeed slashing calories which will result in weight loss. Also, you don't want to make that 'diet slash' too big. Gradual weight loss should be your chief goal.

To determine the amount of calories that you currently consume, get a sheet of paper and jot down as best as you can everything you have consumed in the way of food and beverages today. If you can remember what you’ve eaten over the last couple of days you can divide the number of total calorie by two which will provide an average.

To determine calorie content of foods and beverages, check the labels or consult a calorie book. There may be some foods that will prove impossible in determining the number of calories – such as casseroles. If have dined at a fast food restaurant or had a fine-dining experience, ask your server for a nutrition menu which will provide the calories for you.

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