Name: Playbook - Sarah Herse - How To Approach A Successful Fat Loss Diet
Uploaded: 2024-03-20T21:08:54.290Z
Duration: 15 min
Description: How To Approach A Successful Fat Loss Diet

Fat loss shouldn't always be the goal when it comes to health and fitness, but it can be part of improving your health and body composition. 

Below are 5 major guidelines to follow:

1. You must be in a caloric deficit: This means you are consuming fewer calories than you're expending. You can track your food, follow a meal plan, replace regular foods with less calorie dense items, and/or reduce portion sizes. You can also increase your energy expenditure (through cardio,steps,etc) to help achieve that calorie deficit. For an online calorie calculator, try the MacroFactor app (code HERSE)

2. Keep Protein High: Eating adequate protein will help protect the muscles from catabolizing while in a caloric deficit. Aim for 20-40 grams of protein at each meal.

3. Keep Lifting Weights: This will protect muscle mass & help you achieve a more defined look as you lean down. *It also helps burn calories*

4. Take It Slow: Aim for weight loss of 0.5-1% of body weight/week to avoid muscle breakdown. Try not to diet longer than 3-4 months without taking a break. Being too aggressive can slow down your metabolism & lead to negative hormonal & health consequences. 

5. Keep Health & Happiness A Priority: Talk to your doctor before starting any major diet, & if you find you're dealing with any physical or mental health issues during the process, reach out to a professional. 
Do it for the right reasons! Fat loss won't always make us happier so make sure this is the right decision for you.

1. You must be in a caloric deficit: This means you are consuming fewer calories than you're expending. You can track your food, follow a meal plan, replace regular foods with less calorie dense items, and reduce portion sizes. You can also increase your energy expenditure!

2. Keep Protein High: Eating adequate protein is important to protect the muscles from catabolizing while in a caloric deficit. Aim for 20-40 grams of protein at each meal.

3. Keep Lifting Weights: This will protect muscle mass & help you achieve a more defined/toned look as you lean down. *It also helps burn calories*

4. Take It Slow: Aim for weight loss of 0.5-1% of body weight/week to avoid muscle breakdown. Try not to diet longer than 3-4 months without taking a break.

5. Keep Health & Happiness A Priority: Talk to your doctor before starting any major diet, & if you find you're dealing with any physical or mental health issues during the process, reach out to a professional. Do it for the right reasons!

How To Approach A Successful Fat Loss Diet

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