Beginners Guide: What's A Caloric Deficit?
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If you are brand new to the journey of weight loss, then you mightn’t be so familiar with this term. Losing weight requires a little bit of maths, but don’t worry, it’s easy!
To break it down, think of your body like a car: just like cars need petrol to run, your body needs energy to function. The energy comes from food! Which is where the calories come in. When you eat more calories than your body needs, your body will store it as fat. A caloric deficit is when your body is burning more calories than you’re consuming.
When your body burns more calories than you’re consuming it’s got to grab the energy from elsewhere! Our bodies are smarter than we think, if we don’t give it the energy from food, it will dip into its fats reserve to make up for you not eating enough.
How Do I Know How Many Calories I Burn?
Well, it can be tricky to know exactly how many calories your body burns. It depends on a few factors like how active you are, your heart health, your age and your weight. Simply put, the more you move, the more calories your body will burn. If you’re keen to know the exact figure, then have a look at some fit tech’s that track exactly how much energy your body burns! Check out some of our recommendations on here.
Do I Need To Count Calories?
A lot of people find calorie counting stressful, but it’s beneficial in the long run. Knowing the exact number will help you calculate your caloric deficit. It’s the best way to stay on track. Check out our blog on how and why counting calories is important for weight loss!
