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Is Calorie Counting A Good Way To Lose Weight And Reach Health Goals?

Can you lose weight by counting calories and achieving a daily caloric deficit (burn more calories than you consume)? Probably. But counting calories is the harder, not smarter, approach to weight loss. Signos experts discuss calorie counting as an approach to weight loss.

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Counting Calories: Why Am I Not Losing Weight In a Calorie Deficit?

CICO diets are flawed for a few reasons. Read on to find out why counting calories in and out isn't the best approach for sustainable weight loss.

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