The era of meticulous kilojoule counting is over. And good riddance, because the conventional “kilojoules in and kilojoules out” model ignores one key factor: the quality of your food. Instead of counting kilojoules, consider a study from New Zealand, which suggests that a diet centred on foods like vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fruits until you’re satisfied can lead to sustainable weight loss. To break it down even more: “Monitoring the macronutrient composition of your diet–protein, carbohydrates, fat–is more important by far than counting kilojoules,” says dietician Dr. Mike Roussell, author of The MetaShred Diet. Do that, and you’ll cut the junk, net more disease-fighting antioxidants, and drop the kilos you’ve wanted to lose for years. Part 1 shows you how. Part 2 tells you why.
PART 1 MACRO YOUR…