In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five ways to lose weight without having to track or count calories. What to do if macro counting is too hard? (3:23) Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Why calories are important. (5:20) What are macros and why they are important? (7:54) Why do we demonize fat? (9:28) Analyzing the human psyche while hungry. (12:00) The Five Strategies to Weight Loss without Counting Calories. (15:58) #1 - Drinking more water. (16:36) #2 - Changing HOW you eat. (22:07) #3 – ADDING more protein and vegetables. (28:23) #4 – Improving the quality of your sleep to control appetite. (37:38) #5 – Eliminating heavily processed foods from your diet. (45:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Seven Countries Study The influence of calorie labeling on food orders and consumption: A review of the literature1 A shocking number of all the calories you consume in a day come from sugary drinks Eating attentively: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of food intake memory and awareness on eating The Pull of the Past: When Do Habits Persist Despite Conflict With Motives? The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Sleep deprivation may cause people to eat more calories Mind Pump 1202: Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (& What to Do About It) Ultra-Processed Diet Leads to Extra Calories, Weight Gain Mind Pump Free Resources