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  • Episode 4 – What Are The Best Diets In 2023?

    Episode 4 – What Are The Best Diets In 2023?

    On Episode 3, I wrote about what calories are and how you can apply them to lose weight. This time around I will be discussing different types of diets, and what are the best diets for you.

    What is a diet?

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    First and foremost, what actually is a diet? When it comes to what a diet is, many people usually associate the word “diet” with starving and punishing yourself.

    This is in fact not true. Proper nutrition will not lead to any starvation or punishment.

    With that being said, in simple non-scientific terms, a diet is when one chooses to eat certain food and exclude certain food from their everyday meals for a particular period of time.

    The type of food one chooses to exclude and include is entirely up to their preference and what their body type prefers.

    Not every diet will work for everyone, hence there are so many different types of diets. Below is a list of some of them.

    Types Of Diets

    • Keto
    • Paleo
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
    • Blood type
    • Low Fat
    • Intermediate Fasting
    • If It Fits Your Macros
    • Crash Diets
    • Detox Diets

    Keto

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    A ketogenic diet is a diet that consists of low carbohydrates and high fats.

    The reason for the low Carb is that, when you are low on carbohydrates, your body’s glycogen and insulin level drop which in turn uses your body’s stored fat for energy, which then causes fat loss to occur.

    To learn about the keto diet in-depth, here’s an article where I explain the keto diet fully.

    If you want to lose weight in the best possible way, get your own personalized keto diet according to your food preferences to help you reach your body goals faster.

    Paleo Diets

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    A paleo diet is a diet where you consume natural food only. It is believed to be the diet that cavemen used to consume back then.

    The basis of the diet is that if cavemen didn’t eat it then you are also not supposed to eat it.

    It consists of unprocessed foods, fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, and nuts. it limits legumes, dairy products, and grains.

    Here’s an article that explains the paleo diet in depth.

    Vegan Diet

    Best Diets

    A vegan diet is one that completely eliminates all animal products.

    This includes eggs, meat, dairy products. It mostly consists of vegetables and fruits.

    The vegan diet will help you to lose weight but I don’t recommend the diet as it has been proven to cause nutrition deficiencies due to it being strictly plant-based.

    Read more about the vegan diet in-depth

    Vegetarian Diet

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    A vegetarian diet is where you don’t consume any meat, fish, chicken, or any animals.

    Instead of avoiding animal products altogether like the vegan diet, vegetarians are allowed to consume animal products like dairy products, eggs, etc along with fruits and vegetables.

    It mostly consists of unprocessed foods.

    Read more about being a vegetarian in-depth

    Blood Type Diet

    Blood Type Diets
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    A blood type diet is a diet that is based on what your blood type is.

    It is usually recommended by doctors to people who cannot lose weight when they consume certain foods.

    Type O blood: A high-protein diet heavy on lean meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables, and light on grains, beans, and dairy.

    Type A blood: A meat-free diet based on fruits and vegetables, beans and legumes, and whole grains. People with type A blood have a sensitive immune system.

    Type B blood: Avoid corn, wheat, tomatoes, peanuts & Chicken. You are allowed to eat green vegetables, eggs, certain meats, and low-fat dairy.

    Type AB blood: Foods to focus on include seafood, dairy, and green vegetables. People with type AB blood tend to have low stomach acid. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and smoked or cured meats.

    Read more about the blood type diet in-depth

    Low Fat Diets

    Low Fat Diets

    A low-fat diet is a diet where your fats are low, while carbs and protein can be high or moderated according to preference.

    This diet is a vice versa of keto but instead of having low carbohydrates, this time you have fat that is low.

    Read more about the low-fat diet.

    Intermediate Fasting

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    Intermediate Fasting is when you eat for a period of time and then fast for the rest of the time. The most popular time to intermediate fast is the 16/8.

    This is when you strictly fast for 16 hours then have an eating period of 8 hours.

    To give an example, say your last meal is at 20h00 the previous night, your next meal will be at 12h00 the next day.

    The diet is proven to work as it drops your stubborn insulin level and it is the secret to losing that last bit of stubborn belly fat.

    Read more about Intermediate Fasting

    If It Fits Your Macros

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    This right here is my favorite type of diet since it allows me to eat everything that I love as long as I’m at a caloric deficit.

    The If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) is a flexible diet that helps you to lose weight while you consume whatever foods you like.

    Instead of just counting calories only, this flexible dieting allows you to track your macro-nutrients (Protein, Fats and Carbohydrates) according to your body type as long as you are at a caloric deficit.

    What I love about the IIFYM is that it’s not strict as traditional diets and it is very sustainable as it allows you to eat whatever you like.

    This in turn makes it a lifestyle that can be maintained instead of just an “on and off” diet.

    Read the full guide about IIFYM

    Crash Diets

    Crash Diets

    This one is the WORST type of diet you can ever try.

    A Crash diet is where you lose a ridiculous amount of weight in the shortest period of time ever. For example, losing 10Kg (20 Pounds) in just a week.

    Of course, the weight will be lost but once the diet is stopped, the body will fight back and the weight gain will be even worse than before.

    This diet also causes malnutrition to occur and it can also have health side effects as it is not sustainable.

    I DO NOT advise you to go through this route if you want to lose weight.

    Instead, use any of the sustainable diets above according to what you prefer.

    If you want a personalized diet to help you, fill out your body information here to get a diet that is designed for you to reach your weight loss goals.

    Detox Diets

    Detox Diets

    This type of diet is usually liked and followed by women who like to do fitness challenges.

    It is a diet where you supposedly detox your system.

    This can be in the form of fasting, drinking specific liquids or consuming just fruits and vegetables.

    It does cause weight loss to occur as it puts the body in a caloric deficit but it’s not advisable.

    I also DO NOT recommend this type of diet for beginners because it is not sustainable in the long run as it is just for a certain period of time i.e 7 days, 28 days, 90 days, etc.

    Read more about detox diets

    Summary

    To summarize everything regarding diets is that…….ALL DIETS WORK as long as you are eating at a caloric deficit.

    It does not matter what type of diet you choose. Choose one that is SUITABLE FOR YOU, can be sustained, and that you can be consistent with.

    Here’s a proven personalized diet that I recommend for you to start out with if you are a beginner.

    That’s it for this episode. Thanks for tuning in.

    In episode 5, I will be discussing Fitness Equipment that you need to start working out.

    Please share this post if it has helped you, and subscribe below for more fitness content to reach your body goals faster.’

  • Episode 3 – What Are Calories

    Episode 3 – What Are Calories


    In episode 2 I wrote about “What you need to start working out”. In this post, I will be discussing what Calories are.

    You have been hearing a lot about “calories this, calories that, count your calories, etc” and you are probably wondering, what in the heck they are🙄.

    Without confusing you with some boring scientific & medical terms, my simplest explanation that won’t confuse you is that…….

    Calories are the energy we get from food. Your body needs energy in order for it to do daily activities. So this energy, we get it from the food we consume. Different bodies have different calorie intake requirements.

    The amount of calories we need on a daily basis is what causes us to maintain our current weight, and lose or gain weight.

    Depending on your height, age & all but usually very slim people have a high caloric intake requirement, hence they hardly gain weight despite how much they eat because it’s hard for them to reach the caloric intake needed for them to gain.

     Meanwhile, a fat person should try to eat as less as possible cause their intake is usually very low hence they gain easily.

    If you have been struggling with either gaining or losing weight, your ass needs to know what your caloric intake is. To do this, check tdeecalculator.net. it will give you a brief on how you should eat.

    To learn how to use calories to lose weight, check Episode 1.

    I hope I gave you a bit of insight into what calories are😉. In episode 4 I will be writing about “The 10 best diets”.

    See you in the next episode. Please share this post below if it has helped you.

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  • Episode 2 – What You Need To Start Working Out In 2023

    Episode 2 – What You Need To Start Working Out In 2023

    How To Start Working Out in 2023

    In episode 1, I wrote a post about how to lose weight. 

    Well this post covers everything that you need to have and know before you can start working out.

    It covers everything from, what you need to know, what you need to do, and the type of equipment that is recommended for you by fitness experts before you start working out. 

    Before I knew anything about fitness and working out, I was very overweight.

    I struggled to lose weight and fat for over 2 years until I decided that enough was enough. While being overweight, I was always miserable and depressed.

    This caused me to spend nights and days researching for the right weight & fat loss information online.

    After I found the right information on how to lose weight, types of diets, workouts, etc.

    I was too overwhelmed because I didn’t know how to apply the information!

    So if you are someone who wants to start working out to lose weight, but does not know where to start, then this post is for you.

    I am going to explain how you are going to use the “how to lose weight” information on episode 1 and apply it to start your weight loss journey.

    This post will cover the following:

    • What you need to know about your body before you start working out
    • Fitness equipment & accessories you need to start working out
    • Where to buy the fitness equipment

    So grab your snacks and drinks while reading this post, as it’s going to be a very long $ informational post.

    What you need to know about your body before working out


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    Before you start working out, you need to know what you are working towards.

    For some it might be to lose weight, some to lose fat, and for some to gain weight or muscle.

    Whatever your body goal is, you need to understand what your body requires before you can even begin working out.

    Once you understand what your body needs, it will be easier for you to reach your body goals.

    With that being said, here’s what you need to know about your body before you start working out:

    • Your weight
    • Body fat percentage
    • Waist and Hip circumference
    • Height

    Knowing these will help you to work towards your body goals with a clear picture of what you are supposed to do.

    When you know the above-mentioned measurements about your body, you have a high chance of succeeding in reaching your body goals.

    Type of fitness equipment and accessories you need

    Fitness Equipment 

    To know your body measurements, you need a few fitness accessories and equipment.

    The equipment and accessories you need to get started on your weight or fat loss journey are:

    Here is how you will use the fitness equipment and accessories to start your journey

    Bathroom Scale

     

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    You will need a bathroom scale to measure your body weight. 

    The bathroom scale tells you how much your body weighs or how heavy it is. 

    Knowing your body weight will stir you in the right direction of reaching your body goals.

    This will alert you on how much weight you are supposed to lose, gain, or maintain.

    With so many different bathroom scales on the market, it’s hard to choose the right one for you.

    Below are three different scales that I recommend for you:

    Etekcity Digital Body Weight Bathroom Scale Review

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    The Etekcity Digital Body Weight Bathroom Scale is a great choice for a bathroom scale due to its accurate reading.

    You get the same reading over and over despite how many times you step on it.

    The maximum human weight capacity that the scale can handle is up to 180kg (400 pounds)

    It has a life long battery that can last you for an entire year without needing to change the batteries. The scale is easy to calibrate & the blue LED backlight makes the number very easy to see.

    Why I like the Etekcity Digital Body Weight Bathroom Scale

    What I like about the Etekcity Digital Body Weight Bathroom Scale is how accurate and consistent it is.

    I tested it numerous times, on different days and it kept on giving the same reading. The design of the scale is also very sturdy and well built.

    The one thing I did not like about the Etekcity Digital Body Weight Bathroom Scale

    The only thing I do not like is that the design is glass. So it will require you to clean it every time you use the scale if you are a clean freak.

    Summary

    Overall, I highly recommend the Etekcity Digital Body Weight Bathroom Scale. It is a good scale and fulfills its promises.

    RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat Scale Review

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    The RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat Scale is another great choice because of its user-friendly Bluetooth app that makes it easy to read your progress data.

    The screen displays your weight while the Bluetooth data displays your BMI, Body composition, and Body fat percentage.

    The data records all the progress that you have made and automatically simplifies everything for you.

    The scale syncs perfectly with Fitbit. You will just need to download the RENPHO app in Apple Store/Google Play.

    After downloading the app, You will need to enter the settings page. There you will find a button that you just click and then the data will be synced to Fitbit easily.

    The maximum capacity the scale can hold is up to 180kg ( up to 400 pounds).

    The scale comes with auto-calibration, so you won’t need to manually calibrate it.

    Why I like the RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat Scale

    What I like about The RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat Scale is how easy it is to set up.

    I didn’t have to go through various Bluetooth pairing processes with this scale. Once I put the batteries in and created a profile in the RENPHO app, it found the scale automatically.

    The one thing I did not like about the RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat Scale

    The only thing I don’t like about the scale is that it doesn’t visually display any other measurement besides your weight on the scale, but that info can be collected in the app.

    Summary

    Overall, the RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat Scale is too affordable for the amazing job it does. The weight & body fat readings it gives are always accurate.

    It’s a must-have!

    InBody H20N: Smart Body Composition Bluetooth Scale Review

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    This Inbody H20N Bluetooth Scale from amazon is on my recommended list of the best scales due to its in-depth Body composition analysis.

    The analysis records your amount of water in the body, protein, minerals, Body fat mass, weight, skeletal muscle, BMI, and Body fat percentage.

    It also records how much muscle and fat you have on your left arm compared to your right.

    There’s also an analysis of the amount of fat you have on your belly, so you know exactly how much amount of fat you have to lose around your belly to get your abs to finally show.

    After recording your body analysis, it also gives you the ratio of how many health points you have out of 100.

    The higher the points, the leaner and healthier you are going to be.

    Life is made much easier with this scale as it gives you a full-body diagnostic that would cost you an arm and a leg if you were to do a clinical body analysis.

    Its maximum weight capacity is around 180kg (400 pounds).

    Why I like the InBody H20N Body Composition Scale

    I like the fact that the scale gives you graphical data of your analysis.

    It gives you a comparison of your previous data along with the current one to show how much progress you have made.

    The recording of the data is also very accurate. A total mind-blowing experience!

    The one thing I did not like about the RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat Scale

    The only thing I don’t like about the scale is that it is a bit costly. If your budget is low, this is not an option for you.

    Summary

    Despite its costly price, this is the best body scale you will ever have. The in-depth body composition analysis is what really makes the scale to stand out.

    So if you are someone who really wants to know your entire body analysis, then this is the scale for you.

    Body Fat Caliper

    Body Measuring Tape

    Now that you know which type of scale you must buy to measure your weight, you will need to also measure your body fat.

    Body fat is the amount of fat you are carrying on your body when we remove muscle, water, bones, etc.

    It is the true indication of how fat or fit you are. 

    Knowing your body fat will help to eliminate the guess work of how much you are progressing when working out because knowing your body weight only doesn’t tell the full story of your progress.

    There are many methods you can use to measure body fat.

    Most are very expensive & most are very cheap.

    The cheaper option that you can use to know your body fat that I recommend for you is a Body Fat Caliper.

    This is a device that you use to manually check the amount of fat you have on your body aka Body Fat Percentage.

    As I have explained, Body Fat is nothing but the amount of fat you have on your body compared to muscle. 

    Knowing your body fat will help you a great deal on how much amount of fat you are supposed to target or how much muscle you are supposed to maintain or gain.

    Getting a body fat caliper is the best cheapest option.

    The only downside of it is that you will have to manually measure yourself, and if you don’t use the same spot to measure all the time, your readings may be inaccurate.

    Besides that, I recommend it to you if your budget is low.

    Below are two different Body Fat Calipers I recommend for you:

    Accu-Measure Body Fat Caliper Review

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    The Accu-Measure Body Fat Caliper is a caliper that you will use to measure and know your body fat percentage.

    The caliper is highly accurate considering its cheap price and ease of use. It has an accuracy reading of 1% compared to a BodPod.

    The caliper comes with an instruction card for measuring which makes things to be easier. Although the instructions are provided, you will need to search on YouTube for a more in-depth “How to”.

    Its only downside is that the caliper itself is plastic, so do not apply too much pressure as it will hurt.

    Overall it is a good caliper to use at your own comfort. If you can’t afford the expensive InBody H20N Scale, then this is a good option for you.

    Fat Measure Caliper Review

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    The last caliper I recommend is the Fat Measure Caliper. This is the cheapest caliper compared to the Accu-measure, but it offers the same benefits.

    It measures consistently and is easy to read. The quality is also good for the price. The Fat Measure Caliper allows you to measure progress or lapses since it consistently gives the same reading back to back.

    This will help you to track your health as you work out. If your mission is to take your body fat to the next level while at home, this is the product for you.

    The caliper is small, light, and fits in your gym bag perfectly, allowing you to take it with you anywhere.

    It is made of durable plastic construction.

    The only downside of it is that you might need someone else to help you take the measurements.

    I recommend it if you are looking for a product that will not take a toll on your pockets while it delivers on its promises.

    It comes with helpful instruction and a body fat measurement chart to help you know how you are progressing.

    Measuring Tape

    The last measurements you now need to know are your height, waist, and hip circumferences.

    Knowing your height will help you to use the calorie calculator below this article to estimate the number of calories your body needs to lose, gain, or maintain weight.

    Stating the obvious, you will need a body measuring tape for your waist and hip ratio measurements to see how you are progressing.

    Below is the body and height tape you will need.

    • Win Tape Measure

    WIN Tape Measure Review

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    This retractable tape is perfect for the body, clothes, waist, hip, thigh, chest, neck, etc measurements.

    It has a rope that is 16cm long. It is double-sided so that you can use your preferred measurement method. 1 side of the tape is 205 cm and the other is 80 inches.

    It retracts easily and you can take it with you anywhere as it easily fits in a pocket and bag.

    That’s it. That’s all you need to know to start working out.

    Your weight, body fat, waist, and hip circumferences are the only things that you need to know to start your fitness journey properly.

    Once you know where you are heading, it is easy to stay motivated, disciplined and consistent.

    I hope this post has helped you & cleared all the questions you might have had.

    That’s the end of this episode.

    On episode 3, I will be discussing what calories are.

    If you enjoyed this post, please follow me and subscribe below for more fitness-related content.

    P.S 

    Juventinius The Great

  • Episode 1 – How To Lose Weight In 2023

    Episode 1 – How To Lose Weight In 2023

    How To Lose Weight in 2023

    In this article, you will learn how to lose weight in the most correct and sustainable way.

    This is the ONLY secret to losing weight and keeping it off for good!

    Well, it has come to my attention that a lot of people are having issues with their body weight.

    This can either be in the form of trying to lose or gain weight, hence I decided to create a series called “How The Body Operates” to help those who are in the same situation that I was in.

    I will do my best to use simple and understandable terms to explain certain words without being too “medical”.

    Without further due, here is Episode 1 of the series which is about…………………… How To Lose Weight.

    Tired Of Struggling With Weight Loss?


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    What you are about to read might sound like Greek to you at first if you are new to this weight loss thing, but once you master this, you will NEVER struggle with losing weight ever again.

    Hear me? Ever again!

    Perhaps you have tried all different types of diets, bought so many supplements, or worked your ass off, only for you to gain back all that weight you lost once you stopped.

    Bummer! I know that feeling, been there, done that. Hence I decided to let you know how weight loss occurs.

    What Causes Weight Loss

    So what causes weight loss to occur?? It’s simple af. Weight loss is caused by what we call a “Caloric deficit”.

    You might be asking yourself “What’s a caloric deficit?”.

    In simple terms, a caloric deficit is when you eat less food than what your body requires.

    As human beings, we all require energy in order for our bodies to function & operate. This energy is referred to as calories.

    The Definition Of Calories

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    In simple terms, calories are the amount of energy (calories) your body needs to be able to perform physical activities.

    Everyone’s body has a certain amount of calories that the body needs to maintain the body that they have now.

    You might be saying, “Dude, What tf do you mean now?”.  

    See whenever you consume food, you are feeding your body with the energy it needs to perform daily activities.

    This energy is known as calories.

    Now, to lose weight, you need to consume fewer calories (food) than what your body needs to maintain the body you have now.

    This is referred to as being in a caloric deficit.

    Being in a caloric deficit is what causes weight loss to happen.

    Depending on how active you are, the average calorie intake to maintain the body is 2500 calories for men, and 2000 calories for women.

    To know what your caloric deficit is, you will first need to know what your total calorie intake is.

    Total calorie intake is the amount of energy (calories) you currently need to maintain the body you have now.

    To create a caloric deficit for your body type, you need to use a TDEE calculator to know what your total calorie intake or maintenance calories is, then subtract between 200 to 500 from your maintenance to get the caloric deficit that your body needs in order to lose weight.

    Once you get your caloric deficit, you must consume food that is equal to that amount of calories in order for you to lose weight.

    To do this you will use an app that tracks how many calories each food contains (I will mention this app later).

    IF YOU CONSUME MORE CALORIES (FOOD) THAN YOUR BODY NEEDS, YOU WON’T LOSE WEIGHT!

    This is why many people say that they are eating right but they are unable to lose weight.

    The reason they are unable to lose weight is that they are eating more calories than their body needs.

    So to avoid this, track your food for a week to get an estimate of the number of calories you consume on a daily basis.

    To ensure that you are consuming food less than what your body requires for weight loss, you will use an app called “MyFitnessPal” to track your food.

    Tracking Your Food & How To Convert Calories To Lose Weight

    Once you have downloaded the app, you will use it to log the food that you eat on a daily basis (for a week) to get an estimate of how much you eat regularly.

    You will stop eating & logging food on the app once you reach the caloric deficit number that you got from the TDEE Calculator.

    Whenever you consume food on a daily basis, you must stop when you reach your caloric deficit number so that weight loss can occur.

    Perhaps you might also be wondering, “How will tracking my food using caloric numbers help me to lose weight?”

    Here is how knowing your calorie intake will help you to lose weight:

    • There are 3500 calories in 1 pound of weight
    • 7700 calories in 1 kg

    I know it sounds like some complicated rocket science right now if you are new to this “calories” topic, but it will make sense in just a few…..

    The numbers above mean that to lose 1 pound, you will need to subtract 500 calories from your daily food intake for 7 days in order to lose a pound per week (500 calories*7 days=3500 calories).

    Meaning that you are going to be consuming 3500 fewer calories per week than you usually do in order to lose 1 pound.

    If you are used to using Kilograms and not pounds, please know that:

    • There is 0.45 kg in 1 pound
    • 2.2 pounds in 1 kg & vice versa

    So in order for you to lose 1kg per week, you will need to lose 2.2 pounds which is equivalent to 7700 calories.

    How To Lose Weight

    Now let’s apply the above information in the real world step by step:

    1. Go to Tdeecalculator.net and put in your age, weight, height, and how active you are then hit “calculate”.

    The number you get will be the number of calories you need to get from the food you eat daily to maintain the body you have now.

    For you to lose weight, subtract 20% from the number (which is 500 calories for most).

    For instance, in my case, my daily calorie intake is 2405 calories, so for me to lose weight I will need to consume 2405-500=1905 calories to lose 1 pound every week (1 pound =3500 calories).

    In a week I would have lost 3500 calories, causing me to shred off a pound. 1 pound = 0.45 kg = 3500 calories.

    Tracking Your Calories

    2. As mentioned above, download the app My Fitness Pal to record your food intake.

    The app will help you to track how many calories are in the food that you eat daily.

    Most of us though, always underestimate the amount of food we are consuming. So to avoid such, you can get yourself a food scale on Amazon to weigh your food on a daily basis.

    Track each and every food you eat, then stop eating for the day when the app reaches your recommended total calorie intake.

    The tracking of calories does not have to be always. Just use the app for a week or two to know how many calories you consume.

    After that, you will have an idea of what you consume on a daily basis since most of us usually consume the same foods now and then.

    Please, please and I mean please, do not try to lose weight too fast…

    Doctors recommend losing roughly 1-2 pounds (0.45-1kg) per week as losing weight faster is not healthy.

    When you lose weight faster by starving yourself or being on too strict diets, you deny your body the nutrition it needs.

    This might cause sicknesses that were not there in the first place, make you weak, dehydration, certain unhealthy habits, etc.

    Besides the faster you lose weight, the quicker you are going to gain it back (and even some of it).

    Hence why I don’t suggest these diets that force you to be too strict.

    If you want to succeed in this weight loss journey, you have to eat in a way that can be sustained in the long run (No shortcuts).

    The Weight Loss Secret


    Custom Keto Diet

    Being in a caloric deficit is the reason why you can lose weight without ever working out.

    That’s why you can have a very great workout but if your diet is trash, YOU WILL NOT SEE ANY RESULTS!

    I know some might argue and say “This is all BS. I was on a diet and lost weight without counting calories”. Well duh! of course, you did!

    Whatever diet you were on, caused or forced you to EAT AT A DEFICIT WITHOUT YOU EVEN NOTICING IT

    This is why you always hear advice about “eating healthy” or “being on a diet” if you want to lose weight.

    Diets force you to eat at a caloric deficit even when you are not aware.

    Healthy food like vegetables have very low calories so no matter how much you consume them, you will still be in a caloric deficit at the end of the day.

    That’s it. This is the so-called secret to losing weight.

    No, it’s not your “1 egg a day diet, 14 days diet, no carbs diet” or whatever nonsense diet you can think of…the secret to losing weight is BEING IN A CALORIC DEFICIT.

    I will repeat for the people at the back….the secret to losing weight is BEING IN A DEFICIT!

    Master this “secret” (of course it ain’t a secret), and you will never struggle with weight loss ever again.

    Summary On How To Lose Weight

    To summarize everything for you, in order to lose weight you must:

    1. Know your Total Daily Calorie Intake or Maintenance calories according to your activity level, which you can calculate on the site Tdeecalculator.net
    2. Subtract between 200-500 from your maintenance calories to create a caloric deficit for your body type.
    3. Download MyFitnessPal to track your food calories
    4. Get a food scale on Amazon to weigh your food to get accurate measurements.
    5. Add exercises as a bonus to speed up the weight loss process
    6. Weigh your food and track the food using the MyFitnessPal app
    7. Drink water regularly
    8. Remain consistent and watch the weight fall off!

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    That’s it for the first episode of this series.

    I hope this post sheds some light on how weight loss occurs & has helped you in some way.

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    It might also help someone out there who needs this information.

    In episode 2, I will be discussing what you need to know in order to start working out.

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    Juventinius The Great