Traditional dieting wisdom often emphasizes the principle of “calories in, calories out.” But, as you’ve learned in previous modules, weight balance is far more complex than balancing a simple equation. Diets don’t work, and we’re facing a worldwide obesity crisis. This might leave you wondering:
• What role do calories actually play in weight management?
• If the traditional wisdom of “calories in, calories out” doesn’t work, what does?
• How has our conventional understanding of weight loss contributed to the worldwide obesity epidemic?
In future modules, we’ll explore these questions through the lens of holistic health. You’ll hear many perspectives, and we encourage you to use a critical lens when considering what might work for you.
Let’s begin with the foundation of nutrition, the often misunderstood calorie.