In any weight loss diet calorie counting can be extremely irritating. Some dieters swear by it and take it a little bit too far while others never even consider it.

But should you even need to do it?

On the positive side it can be effective in giving a blueprint that people can follow. Many people respond well to it as they like the structure they have to stick to. The negative side is that it can take all the enjoyment out of the process and lead people to quit fairly early on.