What is a calorie deficit I know

What is a calorie deficit? ⁣⁣
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I know y’all see me post over and over that the ONLY way to lose fat is a calorie deficit. ⁣⁣
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So what does that mean exactly? ⁣⁣
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Let me explain. ⁣⁣
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Calorie deficit - this is a negative energy balance. Burn more calories than you consume and you are in a calorie deficit. This is how you lose body fat.⁣⁣
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Maintenance - eating the same amount as you burn and you will maintain your weight. No change. ⁣⁣
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Calorie surplus - this is a positive energy balance. Consume more calories than you burn and you will put on weight (could be fat, could be muscle, could be both) ⁣⁣
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How do I burn more than I consume? ⁣
Through your BMR, your daily activities, exercise, etc. Our bodies burn calories all day long! ⁣
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So next question is: how do I know how many calories I burn in a day? ⁣⁣
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You don’t! And that’s okay. There’s no accurate way to track calories burned. We don’t know our exact BMR, or exactly what we burn during exercise. Or how many calories we burn during our usual daily activities! ⁣⁣
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But you can accurately track calories in, so do that! And adjust when needed. ⁣⁣
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I know it seems complicated when you get started, but it doesn’t have to be! Consistently track your calories/macros, monitor progress, adjust when needed. ⁣⁣
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Prioritize your protein. Throw in some resistance training. And watch the “magic” happen 😉⁣⁣
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They will set your macros based on your goals, you check in weekly, and they adjust your macros for you when it’s needed! Takes the question out of it for you. ⁣⁣
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Any questions about what a calorie deficit is? PM me!