Q: Is it really necessary for bodybuilders to count calories? A: Yes – in fact, the failure to do so may well be what is stopping many people from reaching their goals. That’s not exactly what you want to hear – counting calories can be a real hassle. So, let me explain why you simply must count calories in order to succeed in losing fat and gaining muscle. A calorie is a measure of heat energy. So, the fat stored on your body is a reserve store of energy. It’s just like money in the bank. We deposit money (consume calories) to build up our balance. We withdraw funds (burn calories) and deplete our balance. If our calories consumed are equal to the calories expended, there is no change in our caloric balance. Now, how long do you go without checking ...

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