If you took a quick poll and asked anyone off the street about the best way to lose weight, their answer would likely be the same "Eat less food." As a society, we've been surrounded by the message that, in order to drop unwanted pounds, we have to drastically reduce our daily calorie intake. “Calorie deficit” But what if I told you this notion couldn't be further from the truth? What if, in order to lose weight, you actually need to eat more food? This may sound crazy, I know, but it's true, especially if you have a plan that's easy to implement and just as easy to stick with. To build your own such plan, read these tips to learn how you can eat more, lose weight, and enjoy your diet! OK, t

If you’re trying to manage your weight, you’ll need to mind your metabolism. Metabolism, specifically resting metabolism, is the body’s engine. It’s the energy you burn just to keep your heart beating, your lungs breathing, and your other organs running. Unless you’re an elite athlete, resting metabolism accounts for 60% to 75% of all the calories you burn each day, and it varies a lot from person to person. If you’re counting calories, knowing your resting metabolism can help you figure out how much you can eat without gaining weight. People who have a naturally high metabolic rate can eat more, without gaining weight, than people who burn calories at a slower pace. Sounds great, right? Yo