"Strategies like that can help," she said, "Just stay persistent
and consistent, and don't cut out the nutrient parts that are
needed each day." Eating For Nutrients Berry said taking the
focus off of food can help people cut back calories. She
recommends thinking about food as a way to refuel your body and
to notice the nutrients you are putting in it. Rather than
counting every calorie you pop into your mouth, use general
rules of eating, such as controlling portion sizes and fat
content. "This helps you control calories without having to
count them," she said. She encourages people to pause and think
about what they are consuming. If you make a mistake, correct it
with your next meal. Don't Just Cut The Number If you decide you
need to lose weight, it doesn't mean you should just cut the
number of calories you ingest. "Counting calories will not
necessarily solve problem," Berry said. "You have to eat the
right kinds of foods." Berry said people cutting back don't eat
foods that are nutrient dense. "If you