It’s important to know how many calories you need to eat each day. Once you dial that in you can choose the best low-calorie diet plan. Your daily calories will depend on your goals, size, sex, and activity level. Weight loss does not occur without a caloric deficit. This means you need to burn more calories than you consume.
Getting started on a new diet can become overwhelming, especially when you are trying to plug everything you eat into MyFitnessPal to count all your calories. Instead, I suggest monitoring portion sizes to moderate what you are eating. This takes a lot of pressure off feeling the need to be “perfect.” Now, you can focus on the concepts of managing your caloric intake rather than being so fixed on the exact numbers. If you are eating a certain portion size currently and maintaining your weight, remove a little from each of your regular portions to reduce calories. Get a mental picture of what your portion sizes currently look like and then decrease from there. If this does not lead to weight loss, remove a little more. Be patient and not everything has to be cut to the extreme.
Remember, it is extremely important to consume enough calories with a focus on nutrient-dense foods so that you can fuel your daily activities and perform at your best in the gym. A slow and steady rate of weight loss is easier psychologically as well as physically and is simpler to maintain.
I know I used the word “diet” in this article which can be misunderstood. Think of this slowly lowering of calories as your lifestyle until you reach your desired weight. Then, maintain that caloric intake and activity level as your lifestyle. You can always increase calories for holidays and vacations to enjoy. However, keep the balance of calories as a week-long timeline to keep everything managed and regulated. When it comes to weight loss there is never a shortcut. Give yourself plenty of time and stay consistent.
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