Today’s Lookahead 👀

Calories: More Than Just Number

Calories are stored energy released when we digest food. Calories are gas to our human vehicle. Our body can break down, store, and use energy only in this form through food and drinks. Without calories, we won’t have the energy to do anything.

• Calories fuel our body to maintain itself & perform activities

• We burn calories as we breathe, think, eat, sleep, etc.

• Calories are measured as the amount of energy it takes to warm 1 g of water 1 degree Celsius

• A calorie (1 kcal) is actually a kilocalorie (1,000 cal) 

• Small calorie is measured in cal, and Large calorie is measured in kcal

• You can store 2.58 (kcal) or 2,580 (cal) in an AA battery

Stat of the Week

Daily caloric requirements vary based on age, weight, lifestyle, and other factors. On average, men require 2,000-3,000 calories, and women require 1,600-2,400. 

3 Ways in 3 Steps: Count Your Calories 

_{Method #1 Nutrition Labels}

1. Read the nutrition label

2. Multiply the amount of calories by the number of servings

3. Repeat for other food items and add the total

Method #2 Use a Website

1. Use a website like Calorie Control 

2. Search your food item

3. Add it to your list to see your total

_{Method #3 Use an App}

1. Use an app like Calorie Mama

2. Take a picture of your food
   Alternatively, scan the barcode

3. View your daily amount

Train with Overman App

Plan and Track Your Meals & Calories for personal accountability.
Eat better with expert coaching alongside our fitness companion app.

Overman’s Approach to Calories

• Be active to burn non-metabolic calories

• Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are almost full

• Eat nutrient-dense foods

• Avoid empty calories

• Do not drink your calories

• Minimize processed food and added sugar

• Eat the same meal multiple times a week

Understanding and managing calories is part of a larger journey towards self-improvement and mastery. Your caloric intake is part of your path to achieving your fitness goals and living a more fulfilled life.

March is Mindfulness Month

_{Weekly Challenge}
Calorie Counter

Pick your level and count your calories.

Level 1: Count for one Meal (1 meal)
Level 2: Count for one Day (2+ meals)
Level 3: Count for one Week (14+ meals)

1. How did your food intake change over the week?

2. What did you notice about your eating habits?

Reply to this week’s newsletter to share your experience.

To tailor the newsletter to your interests and needs.
Please take 3 seconds to answer the quick survey below 👇.

Next Week: Eating Calories | Perspective #38

Focus: Nutrient-Dense Calories
How To: Eat Less Empty Calories
Try: Mindful Eating

Thank You for Reading this Week’s Wellness Guide

• Check out the latest blog from Overman Perspective

• Did you miss a newsletter? View all editions in the Archives.

• Did someone send you this email? Subscribe here.

• Do you have questions, recommendations, or stories to share? Tell us here.