Weight management...steady does it

Burning 3,500 calories will burn one pound of fat...right? Well maybe not. Recent research has somewhat discounted this old belief. Because everyone's body handles a decrease in food intake and an increase in physical activity differently, this rule is far from absolute. In fact, dramatically cutting calories could even have a detrimental effect on a person's metabolism which could ultimately make weight management more difficult.

The good news? While there may not be a universal golden number for weight management, the truth of the matter stays simple...steady increases of physical activity alongside moderate decreases in food consumption is the best bet for weight loss. 

The take away message? Don't stress about counting calories for every bite and each step taken. Simply stated: move your body more each day and eat slightly smaller, balanced meals. Over time, this approach will not only lead you to the results you are looking for, but will re-enforce healthy and safe habits along the way.