About this episode
Losing fat is different than just losing weight. Weight loss happens when you eat fewer calories than your body needs. Just focusing on weight loss is not ideal for several reason: Fluctuations occur. Focusing on just watching the scale go down doesn't indicate your true progress. Your lowest weight on the scale does NOT equal your best version of yourself or the healthiest version of yourself. Focusing on the scale only with over restricting food & excessive cardio can lead to lean muscle loss. This does NOT set you up for future success. Focusing on the scale takes away from other great progress measures: strength, confidence, health and how good your clothes are fitting. Keep the emphasis on FAT Loss: * Creating a calorie deficit. You need to eat fewer calories than what your body needs in order to lose weight. This does not, however, mean eating as few calories as possible. Eating too few calories will result in muscle loss, too, among other issues, like fatigue, metabolism disruptions and constant hunger. * Consuming enough protein will help your body preserve lean muscle mass while you shed fat. Amounts vary based on individual needs, but a good estimate is .7-1 g protein per pound of body weight. If your weight is well above goal weight, you may want to use your goal weight here. * Strength training! Lifting also helps preserve lean muscle mass. Prioritizing strength training 3 days a week will help you keep the muscle while you lose fat! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d Click here for services: https://inspirehw.com/ Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d