Calorie / points counters

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Counting calories can come in handy to make SURE we are getting ENOUGH calories daily (should get at least 2000 for a woman and more for a man - also 2500 to 3000 if you are under 35 and active) but not too MANY calories - fast food calories can add up fast.  It will also be enlightening as you see that after a loss, you might regain despite NOT eating more calories. The following sites can be helpful: