In recent times, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been imparting important knowledge about basic physical and mental health through his newsletter, Arnold’s Pump Club. This time, the Austrian Oak has decided to give some wisdom about calories and nutrition in general.

Debunking the notion of not being able to burn fat if one eats more, the 7-time Mr Olympia winner delved into the relationship between calories and weight.

Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals how not all calories are the same 

Arnie started the latest edition of his newsletter by stating that while a calorie was indeed a calorie, not all calories were the same. According to him, new research has suggested that the types of food one consumes and individual needs can make it easier to absorb fewer calories and lose more weight. So one does not always need to eat less to lose more calories, but can continue to eat more while still maintaining their calorie count. 

Explaining this notion, Arnie quoted a recent study, “People who ate more fiber and less processed foods absorbed approximately 115 fewer calories per day — despite eating the same number of total calories. And some individuals burned up to four times as many calories.” The Austrian Oak further elaborated that the researchers believe this is because of highly processed food that cannot be easily digested. This means that the calories are more prone to sticking to your body. However, less processed foods are easier to break down.

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So the main question arises about what carbs an individual should eat. Arnie had an answer to this as well. ““Large particle foods” also can trick your body into working harder and storing less,” he penned. 

This was not all. The Austrian Oak also had earlier a better alternative for counting calories.

Arnold Schwarzenegger recommends an “eating window” 

The action of weight loss involves calories consumed minus calories per burn. The extra calories that will settle in the body will become fat therefore, fitness enthusiasts have to run after calorie counting to not gain weight. However, Arnold Schwarzenegger suggested that intermittent fasting can help in burning calories.

The 76-year-old proposed the fact that maintaining an eating window would do the same work as calorie counting. He explained, “Creating an “eating window” is an easy way to make sure you don’t screw up and enjoy eating with less stress.”

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Arnie as always, is providing his ‘village’ with research-based insights on the best way to stay fit. All you have to do is to incorporate the Austrian Oak’s tips into your lifestyle.