Dear Heather: What does it mean when people say they are "counting exchanges?"
Dear MyDietExercise.com community member: Weight control is a simple equation of calories in versus calories out. But we all know that counting those calories can be overwhelming.
When you're dealing with numbers in the hundreds, it's easy to lose count. That is why many weight loss programs have you count servings or "exchanges" instead of calories. Many people find it easier to track smaller numbers.
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