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Why Losing Weight Isn’t Just About Counting Calories — And What to Do About It

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(AP) — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it’s true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you’re counting. And what’s been billed as…
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Most people think of nutrition as a simple math problem. If you eat fewer calories, you will lose weight; if you eat more, you will gain weight. But the reality is much more complex. Your body doesn’t think in numbers, it thinks in processes. It’s not about how much energy you eat, it’s about what your body can do with it. According to chemical engineer Gábor Goda, calories are just a measurement. The real difference is in the state of your body…

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tjvnews.com broke the news on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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