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Caloric Deficit: Key to Losing Fat

Creating a caloric deficit, where you consume fewer calories than you burn, is fundamental to fat loss.

How to Calculate Your Caloric Needs and Expenditure

To establish a caloric deficit, it’s essential to know your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE). TDEE is the sum of your basal metabolic rate (BMR), thermic effect of food (TEF), and physical activity. Tools like online calculators can estimate these values, or you can consult with a nutrition professional. Keeping track of intake relative to expenditure provides a clear path to maintaining a steady deficit (Melby et al., 2017; Schoenfeld et al., 2017).¹³,¹⁴

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