Let’s talk about one of the simplest but most misunderstood truths in nutrition: calories are calories.
I like to be blunt on this topic.
It's important to know this.
When it comes to weight gain and weight loss...
Our body doesn’t care if those calories come wrapped in kale or topped with whipped cream—it processes them all the same.
The only language your body speaks is energy in versus energy out.
And if you’re not paying attention to that balance, it’s easy to tip the scales in a way that can stall your progress.
We can convince yourself that the handful of nuts or the oil we used while cooking doesn’t count, or that the "healthy" granola bar is a freebie.
But here’s the kicker:
Our body DOES count it.
Every bite, sip, or nibble adds up.
Whether it's avocado toast or a slice of cheesecake, your body isn’t sitting there judging the food’s morality.
It’s simply tallying the energy.
And if the math doesn’t work out in favour of a calorie deficit, fat loss isn’t happening.
And as we've already touched on... this doesn't mean we don't need protein and to eat whole foods that are full of vitamins.
This is just showing calories are the currency your body spends. The language it speaks.
If you’re not tracking or don’t think calories matter, you might unknowingly overspend.
It’s like swiping your credit card without checking your balance.
We might be shocked when the bill arrives.
It’s not about eating perfectly... in fact... quite the opposite.
When we know our calories needs, we have the ability to use the currency of calories to our advantage.
Using the 80/20 rule.
It’s about awareness and balance.
By understanding this, you can enjoy your food while staying in control of your results.
Because when it comes to fat loss, the truth is simple: you can’t out smart your body.