How To Calculate A Calorie Deficit For Weight Loss | Nutritionist Explains | Myprotein | Only Sports And Health



What is a calorie deficit and how do you go about calculating one? Our expert nutritionist explains all.

When it comes to losing weight, there are hundreds of different diets and exercise plans out there, all claiming to be the magic solution. But when it comes down to it, the one essential thing you need to shed those pounds is, in theory, incredibly simple — and that’s achieving a calorie deficit.

But what actually is a calorie deficit and how do you calculate one?

That’s where qualified nutritionist and PhD researcher, Richie Kirwan, comes in with all the science-backed facts to make your fitness journey easier. Find out everything you need to know about calorie deficits right here.

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46 thoughts on “How To Calculate A Calorie Deficit For Weight Loss | Nutritionist Explains | Myprotein | Only Sports And Health

  1. I was once heavier, and my boyfriend left me for a girl with abs. It was a devastating experience that changed my perspective and wounded my heart deeply. The pain was unbearable, leading me to a decision to try Igrotum. Within a few weeks, my physique tr

  2. I was once heavier, and my boyfriend left me for a girl with abs. It was a devastating experience that changed my perspective and wounded my heart deeply. The pain was unbearable, leading me to a decision to try Igrotum. Within a few weeks, my physique tr

  3. I grew up in a very primitive, wild, and challenging environment. Every day, people bullied me because of my looks. I had only a few friends, and I treated them poorly because I was unhappy. I directed my aggression and negative emotions toward them, losi

  4. During my entire primary school, I was overweight. I even skipped a road trip because my class was heading to the beach, and I felt too insecure to show my body, so I didn’t want to go. My teacher asked my parents why, and they explained that I didn’t wan

  5. How do i go up to my maintenance after i lost the weight?

    Ive been in a deficit for 4 months now and lost 12kg so im finished and want to start maintaining my weight, but i dont feel save just going back up to my maintenance calories since i personally think that this would confuse my body in a way. It has gotten used to the few calories i eat so suddenly going back up isnt the best stratagem i think

  6. I grew up in a very primitive, wild, and challenging environment. Every day, people bullied me because of my looks. I had only a few friends, and I treated them poorly because I was unhappy. I directed my aggression and negative emotions toward them, losi

  7. I was once heavier, and my boyfriend left me for a girl with abs. It was a devastating experience that changed my perspective and wounded my heart deeply. The pain was unbearable, leading me to a decision to try Igrotum. Within a few weeks, my physique tr

  8. Big question:

    In the web it says that we burn 1300 calories per day even when sitting all day. So when you are calculating the calories do you consider this fact?
    For example lets say you consume everyday 1500 calories then -1300 and -400(from working out). So that means that you succeed caloric deficit?

  9. From personal experience I've found tweaking what I eat to ensure I feel full, satisfied and any fatigue is from my wife and not life did a world for helping me!

  10. I used the formula in the video and then the formula in the description box. Results for both of them are different. What could be the reason. One shows my maintenance cals as 2200 and the other shows 2600

  11. Great video, but i think you are wrong about constantly decreasing calories. a person should also consider increasing metabolic rate, its important, you cant keep on increasing the deficit for ever, its not healthy. For further information, research a bit more.

  12. Ok so im very heavy trying to lose weight. Ive been in a calorie deficit but I’ve plateaued. I eat about 1200 calories a day with lots of exercise. But i dont think im eating enough protein. Maybe 60-80 grams a day. Im not sure how to get out of this plateau.

  13. Worth noting for those that are looking for low body fat %, athletic look, your best bet is to build lean muscle at the gym, NOT to use cardio alone for this. Reason being, the more muscle mass on your body, the more calories you burn at rest.

    If you're using cardio for the above goal, you're on a hiding to nothing as it won't be sustainable long term (talking from experience) because as outlined in the video, your body will keep adjusting it's metabolic resting rate lower & lower until you are practically eating barely any calories & have a very toxic relationship with food (binging & viewing it as 'good or bad') not to mention your body will also start eating it's own muscle leading to the dreaded 'skinny fat' look.

    Build lean muscle, eat responsibly with a protein heavy diet that fills you, either in a slight deficit, at maintenance or in a slight surplus, dependent on your goals, and you will burn much more energy at rest, meaning you can eat more (!) have a healthier relationship with food & be in better, stronger physical condition. Compound exercises in the gym 3/4 times weekly, with cardio heavy exercise like running maybe once a week to keep a good base fitness level & heart health etc with lots of walking too for your NEAT energy expenditure.

  14. Hi I just found this video and I'm planning to be on a calorie def to have a more defined body shape especially on my abs. How would I know how much calorie I burned in a day. And how much calorie I'm burning whenever I'm working out at the gym.

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