"Although Im fully aware that a handful of almonds contains lots of wonderful nutrients that would keep me fuller for longer, some days (no matter whether Im looking to gain, maintain or lose weight) Ill choose to eat sweets or a chocolate bar as a snack," she writes in the caption. "Why? Because when the majority of my diet has consisted of well-balanced food thats full of micronutrients, I have no issue eating something that's less so just because I love the taste of it."

Certainly, there's nothing wrong with having the occasional "unhealthy" snack, so long as you avoid eating it in excess, and your diet is balanced out with everyday foods like vegetables, fruit, lean protein, fish, and whole grains. Moderation is key, and it comes from diligently monitoring your intake of those occasional guilty pleasures.

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But even when you're eating what you feel is a healthy meal, calories can still arrive from unexpected sources. Here's one comparison from Mountain that may surprise you.

The two plates look exactly the same, don't they? That's because they nearly are.

"The only differences are the percentage of fat in the meat and the oil used to cook it," says Mountain. And yet, it accounts for almost 200 extra calories. (Need help understanding the ins and outs of cooking oil? Here are some essential tips to upgrade your diet.)

So, while Mountain's advice shouldn't necessarily be taken as a recommendation for you to sneak in an extra snack, it can help you think more critically about your caloric consumption and its sources. And once you're ready to chow down, outfit your home with these 20 items that will turn your kitchen into a muscle factory.

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