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Amanda Stringfellow Spring 2016 SPH 106, Dr. Smith Speech Outline Title of Speech: The benefits of counting calories. General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience how the intake of calories can affect the body. Central Idea/Thesis Statement: Calories are imperative to human health and survival. Introduction I. Have you ever seen on Pinterest the funny definition of calories? “Calories (noun) -Tiny creatures that live in your closet and sew your clothes a little bit tighter every night.” You would be surprised the amount of calories you intake a day without even realizing it. A. Calories are imperative to human health and survival. However, consuming too few or too many calories can lead to health problems. …show more content…

At the next visit to your family physician or healthcare provider you can show them the log. They might be able to advise what foods to avoid and what foods to continue eating. C. If you are trying to gain weight you can log your calories intake to ensure that the calories you intake are greater than the calories you burn. D. Maintaining weight is easy when you count your calorie intake. If you consume about the same amount of calories each day you will maintain. IV. Main Point 4: How to maintain your calorie intake. A. There are many websites to choose from that can help you keep track of your daily calorie intake. 1. www.MyFitnessPal.com 2. www.TheCalorieCounter.com 3. www.CalorieCount.com B. Once you start using the websites and applications you begin to memorize the calories of each item. This makes calorie counting much easier. Conclusion I. Calorie counting is beneficial to anyone who is trying to lose, gain or maintain weight. Counting your calorie intake can help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. I personally know someone who has been logging their calorie intake over the last month and a half. They have not and has been able to lose about 10 pounds and not only have they lost weight they are sleeping better at night and have more

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