The 2,000 daily calorie diet is a lie. I don’t know about you, but in the past I’ve googled the topic, tried fitness and food guru tips and fads to no avail. And, I’ve learned a few things.

• Everyone (and their caloric needs) are different. This goes beyond whether you’re active or sedentary. Your body is a machine, with hormones (i.e., chemicals). When you eat food or exercising, it is causing reactions in your body.
• Losing and/or maintaining a healthy weight is not easy. As the old adage says, “There is no quick fix”. It is a process to find a balance.
• Meal portion sizes have grown over the years. Simply put, eating more tips the scales eventually. (Since living in the City, I’ve eaten at Commander’s Palace frequently. Good food. The “right” portion sizes. Haute cuisine. Petite sizes.)

All in all, eating well is a process. Change one habit at a time and continually build upon your success. It won’t happen in a month, but in a year? Yes, it will.