Is a 1,500 Calorie Deficit Too Extreme?
I know, you want to lose weight as quickly as possible. We all do. Life would be so much easier if we could get the job we wanted straight after leaving uni, get everywhere you wanted to go in 10 … Continued
How to Kill Hunger and Stay Full In A Calorie Deficit
A calorie deficit is the ONLY way to lose weight. If you don’t know what that means by now, being in a calorie deficit means eating fewer calories than you use on a daily basis, consistently, over a long period … Continued
How Long Does it Take for a Calorie Deficit to Start Working?
Weight loss, at least sustainable weight loss, is NOT a quick process. Especially if you have a lot to lose. If you want to lose 20kg, we’re not talking days or weeks, we’re talking months. Maybe even a year. You … Continued
Don’t Skip Breakfast for Weight Loss (Or Do)
Skip breakfast, don’t skip breakfast, we’ve all heard it before; this is one of the oldest and tiredest debates in nutrition but what’s the truth? Does skipping breakfast really help you lose weight? Or is eating breakfast actually better if … Continued
How Calorie ZigZagging Can Make Dieting a Breeze
Calorie ZigZaging is the process of eating different calorie amounts each day while sticking to an overall weekly average goal. This makes dieting much easier because it means you don’t need to stress about eating exactly the same amount each … Continued
WHY YOU’RE IN A “CALORIE DEFICIT” BUT NOT LOSING WEIGHT
Do you feel like you’re not losing weight in a calorie deficit? You’re doing everything right; eating less calories, exercising, drinking plenty of water, getting 7-9 hours of sleep per night and managing stress, but despite all that, you’re still … Continued
THE BEST FOODS AND MEALS TO EAT (AND AVOID) IN A CALORIE DEFICIT
You can eat whatever you like and lose, as long as you’re in a calorie deficit, but there are certain foods that will help you stick to your calorie target because they’re filling and satiating. These foods tend to fall … Continued
How To Easily Maintain a Calorie Deficit Long Term
Calorie. F**cking. Deficit. You’ve heard it all before right? If you want to lose weight you need to be in a calorie deficit. You know that means if your body uses approximately 2000 calories per day, you need to eat … Continued
Calorie Counting Homemade Food is Easy, Here’s How
Tracking calories can be really easy, but sometimes it can also be really f**king difficult. For example, let’s say you go to the shop and grab a bag of Beef Jerky. You scan the barcode on the back with My … Continued
HOW LONG SHOULD YOU BE IN A CALORIE DEFICIT FOR?
If you want a quick answer, the average person should be aiming to lose between 1-2% of their body weight per week. This means an 80kg person would need to be in a deficit for 10 weeks (2.5 months) to … Continued