In order to lose weight a person needs to burn more calories than they consume. If a person burns more calories than they consume in a day, the difference is called a calorie deficit. There is a calorie surplus if more calories are consumed than burned. A person must reach a calorie deficit of approximately 3,500 calories in order to lose a pound of fat. Being such a high number this is usually done over a few days or even a week. Therefore, weight loss should be approached as a marathon instead of a sprint.
There are no quick fixes when trying to lose weight. If you really want to lose weight, then it should be done slowly and carefully. Too few calories in a day can trigger your body's starvation mode which can cause your body to start getting some of its energy from breaking down muscle tissue which can be very dangerous. Too many calories will obviously lead to weight gain. My last word of advice would be to not get obsessed with what shows up on the scale. Yes, if you are overweight, then it is very important to get down to a healthy weight. However, due to water weight and other factors, your weight can fluctuate quite a bit throughout the day. If you know you are doing things right and you are eating healthy, exercising, and feeling good, then do not let a couple of bad numbers deter you. Definitely assess things but do not by any means give up.
Well those are the basics and I'm looking forward to bringing you more in the future. I would love to answer any questions though.
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