I'll be quick because I know you're in a hurry - but there's a high chance you're consuming more calories then you think.
A recent study reminds us that labels aren't always accurate (1).
As part of the investigation, the researchers analysed 40 different foods purchased in restaurants and supermarkets.
As you can see below, the numbers weren't always accurate.
It was discovered that the meals contained 8% more calories than the labels indicated.
The Calorie Detective - Casey Neistat
In this clip below, YouTuber Casey Neistat bought 5 foods he liked to eat: a Muffin, a Frappicino from Starbucks, a Chipolte burrito, Vegetarian sandwich, and a 6 inch Subway sandwich.
He then took the foods to Columbia University to have them tested by food scientists, which took 10 hours!
As you'll see in the video - only 1 of those items actually came in BELOW the count - the Subway sandwich!
Mr Neistat admits this is NOT a conclusive study as there was only 1 sample tested, but it's still interesting nonetheless.
But based on these caloric values, Mr Neistat would have consumed 548 calories MORE than he calculated.
Now of course, this series of foods is not a weight loss approach to eating, that's for sure.
But the point is, on somedays you may be actually consuming more than you think. It's just something to keep in mind moving forward whilst tracking macronutrients.
Check out the video below!
The point is that these foods CAN make their way into your diet as part of a healthy/flexible approach, but just be aware and make allowances to the tune of about 10%, to ensure your fat loss continues.
"Stay Fit, Stay Flexed!"
Are you ready to get in the shape of your life, with these foods or not?
I know you're busy, so I won't keep you for long...
My readers regularly message me as losing weight can be extremely difficult.
Even worse is when stopping an extreme diet brings all the weight back!
I have a solution that'll allow you to continue eating the foods you love (in moderation, of course!) but without an extremity such as paleo, no sugar or no carb.
That's me (Dayne Hudson) above. The photo on the left is me at the end of a bulk, and the photo on the right is after dropping off the weight...in just 12 weeks!
I don't believe in short term diets either! I believe in creating a healthy lifestyle, eating the foods you love, and not needing to worry about your diet around the clock!
As a Sports Nutrition Specialist, scientific researcher and valued member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, I use proven studies to generate results that last for you.
Reference
(1) Urban LE, Dallal GE, Robinson LM, Ausman LM, Saltzman E, Roberts SB. The accuracy of stated energy contents of reduced-energy, commercially prepared foods. J Am Diet Assoc. 2010 Jan;110(1):116-23. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2009.10.003.
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