Counting Calories To Lose Fat: Fit Now with Basedow #86 - Fitness expert John Basedow (@JohnBasedow) explains how burning fat is simple math. If you burn more calories than what you are putting into your body you can lose weight. Tactics like keeping a food journal, using aids like a food scale, calorie counting apps and measuring cups, along with reading food labels can help the improve your Body Mass Index (BMI). br br FIT NOW with BASEDOW is a web series featuring fitness, health, wellness, exercise and nutrition tips to help people achieve their goals.