26 Sep 2013 Counting calories seems like one of the most mundane tasks people do. Why would anyone want to measure food with spoons, cups and scales? Wouldn't all the numbers drive you crazy? Counting calories is one of the best ways to guarantee successful weight control. Weight control is a numbers game. It is as simple as understanding the relationship between how many calories you burn and how many you eat. Counting calories is an important step in managing this relationship.