Is it time to cut out the calorie counting? There seems to be many false ideas today regarding the practice of counting calories. Everyone seems to think that consuming less is how to lose fat. In fact, many solely judge the health value of food based on how many calories it contains. What is this theory based on? Basically it’s that you need to take in less energy than you put out. Although this part is true, the problem lies in the methods most people use to do it. In many instances, severely restricting your calorie intake does work at first. But it’s very difficult to maintain over the long…