A summary of the energy balance equation by Lyle McDonald. http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-energy-balance-equation.html/
An article about energy balance. It's not as abstract as the article by Lyle McDonald. It even has an infographic! http://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-energy-balance Lyle McDonald's page about energy balance is well written and scientically sound. It's worth taking the time to understand the terms in the energy balance equation and the effects of fluid balance. Once it is understood, it clears up confusion about weight changes that can occur during a change in diet that aren't always what a person expected.
