There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss, but a calorie deficit is widely accepted as a fundamental starting point.
Scroll through social media and you’ll find scores of fitness enthusiasts crediting the dietary approach for their remarkable results.
A fitness and food enthusiast named Mina (@min_fit) recently hopped onto TikTok to reveal her transformation, stating: “If you want to lose fat, calorie deficit is the only way.”
She explained that adopting an “aggressive deficit” helped her shed six kilos in just two months.
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Mina achieved her physical transformation within two months
In a previous clip, the gym-goer disclosed that the first four kilos fell off within 30 days of starting the diet.
How to adopt a calorie deficit?
The health institution Harvard Health offers a wealth of advice on the best approach to a calorie deficit for ultimate weight loss.
“In order to lose at least a pound a week, try to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days, and reduce your daily intake by at least 500 calories,” it advises.
“However, calorie intake should not fall below 1,200 a day in women or 1,500 a day in men, except under the supervision of a health professional.”
A simple trick to achieve this is to remove a high-calorie food item each day, such as a bag of chips at lunch or a slice of a chocolate cake after dinner. This will save you roughly 300 calories alone.
To burn an extra 150 calories, dieters can take a brisk 40-minute walk after lunch or dinner.
Health coach and wellness expert Sarah Bowmar, a certified personal trainer, previously told GB News: “Fat and the way it is distributed and goes away is very bio-individual.
“The best way to lose fat is to be in a calorie deficit and keep your body moving.
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A brisk walk after lunch or dinner will boost fat loss
“If high intensity isn’t for you, walking for 30 minutes is better than running for two minutes, which hurts.”
She continued: “Usually, people who want to burn body fat aren’t in the best shape or don’t have the best cardiovascular health.
“If you’re heavy, high-intensity workouts can be hard on your joints and can cause issues.
“High-intensity workouts stress your body out, which spikes cortisol.”