Be aware: this is only the goal of this diet, not necessarily its outcome. Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any other) diet.
CICO stands for 'calories in, calories out' and is known from the website Reddit. The diet has a simple principle: you need to consume fewer calories than you burn per day in order to lose weight.
On the homepage you can compare this diet with other diets.
A (kilo)calorie is equal to the amount of energy needed to heat water by one degree. Read more about calories here.
When following the CICO diet you keep track of how many calories you consume and how many calories you burn through daily activities and exercise.
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When on the CICO diet, it doesn't matter what you eat or drink. Sweets, fast food and soft drinks are all allowed. Only the number of calories is relevant. The idea of CICO is that you will lose weight as long as the number of calories you burn is higher than the number of calories you take in.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any) diet.
Examples of other calorie-control diets are the Noom diet, the 1200 calorie diet and the Beer and Sausage diet.
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With the professional help of a dietitian it should be easier to reach your goals. Please contact a dietician in your area or talk to a doctor before starting any diet.
Please take note that most diets do not have a scientific basis.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting a diet, especially if you have a chronic condition like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung disease or kidney disease.
If you think you might have an eating disorder (like anorexia or bulimia), it is important to look for professional help. Contact your (house) doctor or find help elsewhere. Here you can find a list of several websites that can provide (online) help. These sites also provide information for people that know someone with an eating disorder.