When it comes to losing, maintaining or gaining weight, calories count. Thanks to a host of wearable devices and mobile apps, counting calories has never been easier. This matters because changing ...

Nearing the end of a global pandemic, the world has shifted its focus to health and nutrition. Of course, this entails a habit that is necessary for maintaining well-being- calorie counting. Calorie ...

As a personal trainer and weight-loss coach, I am constantly answering health and fitness questions from my clients, on social media and in our Start TODAY Facebook group. In this column, I address ...

Exercise has many healthy benefits, but it only plays a small role in weight loss. Working out makes up about 5% of the energy we burn in a day, according to research. Keeping our bodies running uses ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: We've got some bad news. You could be burning fewer calories at the gym than you think. In a study published in 2018, researchers found that some ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. April 25, 2019 Add as ...

What Is a Calorie Deficit? Calories are a measure of the amount of energy in food. All of the cells in your body require energy in order to work properly, just like a car needs fuel. They get that ...