If you've ever wanted to scream in frustration when you hear someone say, "Weight loss is just about calories in and calories out - it's really pretty simple," you're not alone. Many fitness experts try to pass weight loss off as an easily attainable feat, but chances are you're not buying their claims. If it were true, wouldn't everyone be thin and svelte?

The fact is, the "calories in, calories out" equation IS simple. If you consistently consume fewer calories than you body uses, you will lose weight. The problem is that applying this equation to real life is not always cut-and-dry.

We all want to feel good in our own skin. And so we shoot for that magical number on the scale. But what exactly does the number mean? Is some chart's ideal body weight really your ideal body weight? Here are a few facts about body weight you just may find surprising.

One question I hear a lot is, "What's my ideal body weight?" For the longest time, people would look at a body weight chart, filled with heights and weights, to figure out if they were in a healthy weight range. The problem with those kinds of charts is that they don't tell the whole story. What's more important than your weight is your body fat percentage -- and where you carry your extra fat.

When you're having a "glass" of wine, you may drinking a lot more than you realize. Liquid calories can add up! Watch this video to see what a real "glass" of wine should be. (Transcript available below the video.)

One of the best ways to drop the extra pounds is to reduce the amount of food you eat, especially if you tend to overeat. If you're used to eating more, then eating less may not be that easy. If you try to reduce your food by too much -- or too fast -- you'll end up feeling hungry and deprived. Here are 5 ways to eat less without feeling deprived:

Your very own weight loss recipe collection -- filled with foods you love -- is one of the best tools to help you lose weight. A weight loss recipe collection is exactly what it sounds like: a collection of healthy recipes that focus on weight loss. The reason why it's such a powerful tool is because people tend to stop eating healthy because they get bored with uninspiring and bland food choices.

The thing is, when you have a weight loss recipe collection, you have endless choices for delicious, healthy meals, snacks, soups and so much more.

Here are three ways you can start a collection:

When it comes to setting weight loss goals, most people just do the bare minimum of setting a goal to "lose weight." What happens with such a flimsy goal is that it gets blown out of the water at the sight of a glazed doughnut. There's no meaning or purpose to the goal. There's nothing memorable about it. It just won't "stick" in your brain.

Some people state a simple weight loss goal. "Lose 25lbs." That's a bit better but it doesn't really have much to sink your teeth into, does it?

If you want to set yourself up for success, you need to set a SMART goal. I'm going to show you how to make a SMART weight loss goal -- and I'm going to show you some "tricks to make it stick."

Spinach is like a "super food" when it comes to good health, and spinach and weight loss are equally well-matched. Spinach contains a lot of fiber and it's loaded with plenty of vitamins and minerals.

Spinach has very few calories, so you can enjoy a lot of it without going over your calorie count for the day. Best of all, there are so many ways to enjoy spinach!

Here are a few good ideas to get you started:

You probably know that being focused is crucial for successful weight loss, and this applies to much more than your mental state. If your outer environment is cluttered and disorganized, you will have a much harder time taking the right actions to stay on track.

To this end, having a very organized, functional kitchen will help a lot! You'll be able to see clearly which ingredients you have, and which ones you need to buy. You will have all of the equipment you need to prepare healthy, delicious meals, without feeling frustrated because it's taking so long.

Here's how to best organize your kitchen for weight loss success:

One common complaint that a lot of people have about health and fitness is that they're confused about what changes to make. There's so much conflicting advice out there! Remember when eggs were bad for you? Now they're good for you. All this confusion is enough to stop people from making any changes at all because they just don't know what to believe anymore. Information overload can paralyze you.

Today, I'm going to share a no-brainer way to get you on your way to forming healthier habits.