Another helpful strategy for dialing in your diet is counting your macros. Like with calories, your macro needs will vary depending on your overall lifestyle and goals, such as how active you are, how much weight you want to lose, and a variety of health conditions.
In general, Jim recommends the majority of your calories come from carbs, with a moderate amount of protein and fat. A good place to start for weight loss is: 50 percent carbs, 25 percent protein, and 25 percent fat. If you aren't seeing the results you want with that breakdown, you can make adjustments from there.