What gets measured, improves.
So think of calories like a budget.
Just like managing your finances, tracking your food can help hit your goals.
And yes I know, logging food can be a hassle, but guess what? To have something you haven’t had, you might have to do something you’ve never done before.
You don’t need to log food forever.
The practice of logging is an education unto itself and I promise that if you stick with it, the practice can be invaluable.
I digress…
Aim for about 400 calories from protein & the rest from carbs & fats. Don’t overthink it.
Then…
How do you know what the budget is? (or how many calories you should eat to lose fat)
By logging food for a week or two, you will find your maintenance calories are, this is the amount of food that you’re eating to keep at your current weight.
To lose weight, you need to create a SLIGHT deficit.
Reduce calories by only about 200 calories daily to start to lose fat. You want to be able to eat as much as possible while still maintaining a deficit. This is why food logging is helpful because it’s key to keeping you ‘on budget’, especially at the start.
The good news is that this is something you can do for FREE without any pills, powders or potions.
Of course if you need some guidance & a supportive community, I’m here for you. But you can definitely get started on your own with this simple plan,