The single most important principle for successful weight loss is ensuring that the energy you consume (Calories In) is less than the energy your body uses (Calories Out). Our application is designed to help you manage this simple equation more easily.
What is a Calorie?
First, let's get to know the "calorie." Many people see calories as the "enemy" of weight loss, but they are actually just a unit of measurement for energy. Your body gets this energy from the food and drinks you consume, which it then uses to fuel all your activities. Think of calories as the gasoline that keeps your car running.
Understanding "Calories In"
"Calories In" represents all the energy you get from the food and drinks you consume each day.
Every time you log a meal in the app, the 'Eaten' number in the circle increases. This is the app automatically counting your 'Calories In,' giving you a clear and simple overview of the energy you've consumed that day.
"Calories Out": How Does Your Body Use Energy?
Every day, your body is constantly using energy (burning calories) in three main ways:
Basic Bodily Functions: Just by breathing, your heart beating, or even sleeping, your body uses energy to keep all its systems working correctly.
Digesting Food: Your body requires energy to break down, digest, and absorb the nutrients from the food you eat.
Physical Activity: This is the energy used for everything you do, from walking to work and doing chores to performing an intense workout.
Energy Balance: The Heart of Weight Management
Once you understand Calories In and Calories Out, you can grasp the concept of "Energy Balance," which is the key to changing your weight.
Calories In < Calories Out = Weight Loss
Calories In = Calories Out = Weight Stays the Same
Calories In > Calories Out = Weight Gain
The "Calorie Goal" circle in Wello is designed to help you easily create a state where your "Calories In are less than your Calories Out." For those aiming for weight loss, the goal is not to starve yourself, but to choose quality foods that keep you within the target calculated by the app. When you log your first meal, you will start to get a much clearer picture of your own "Calories In."
How Should You Get Started?
The easiest and most crucial first step is to build self-awareness.
Start by simply logging everything you eat and drink each day into the app—without judging yourself. This practice will give you a clear picture of your true 'Calories In,' which is the most critical piece of information for planning your next steps.
To make logging easier and more accurate, it's essential to understand "servings," which is how our app measures food quantities. You can learn more by reading the article, “Decoding the Numbers: Understanding 'Servings' vs. 'Grams',” which will help you log your food intake with greater precision.