Why a Calorie Deficit Doesn't Work (Do THIS Instead!)

[@ursgetsfit]

Do you prefer to count calories or macros on your weight loss journey? Let us know below 👇

[@AdminonCall]

Learning how to count macros. Trying to not go over in carbs and meet my protein is challenging.

[@ursgetsfit]

@@AdminonCall I have a video dropping on Thursday that shows you how I eat 140g protein with less than 100 carbs in a day. Unless I'm doing strenuous exercising my goal is always less than 100g carbs a day.

[@heatherstinson3348]

I need to lessen my carbs there always 150 to 200 even when i think im not having many .i try to get min 100 grams protien but i could try ro get more i do count calories more then macros but i am starting to keep an eye on them 😅 ​@@ursgetsfit

[@heatherstinson3348]

Is that how i find my deficit my goal weight times 10 ?? Unless i have about 60 pounds it might be to low maybe...im 210 goal weight is 150ish but thats 1500 cals maybe i should do like 170 times 10 ? Or just try the tdee cal

[@ursgetsfit]

@ that’s rough math. Use the TDEE calculator and it will tell you exactly what your calorie intake should be for weight loss. It automatically calculates the deficit for you.

[@LifeWithTheSinghs]

Mom to 8 and after all these babies counting calories, cardio and strength training has helped. Was 191lbs now down to 174lbs . I am tall 5’8 so my goal weight is 160lbs

[@ursgetsfit]

Great job! Consistency is key 👊🏽

[@Lajik936]

Absolutely Amazing “After “….😮

[@ursgetsfit]

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[@libertyderry190]

I am so grateful to have found your videos. I'll definitely be binge watching them today! I started my journey about a week ago and I love how honest and transparent you are. You're also very beautiful and the work you did to get where you are today is amazing!

[@ursgetsfit]

Thank you so much for the kind words and the feedback. Welcome to the channel! 💙

[@hannahs1112]

This is such important information. Like you said, all calories are not created equal. I feel like counting macros has taught me how to eat. I’m of Arab descent and for me a home cooked meal often includes a large plate of rice or substantial quantities of bread. I still enjoy my cultural foods but I’ve had learn to adjust the proportions of carbs to proteins and vegetables. The healthy plate model has helped me a lot with this.

[@ursgetsfit]

That’s a great way to state it because counting macros has definitely helped me learn how to eat better foods. 💙

[@yaneznayoui1597]

Great job on the weight loss you look amazing!

[@ursgetsfit]

Appreciate that, thank you! 👊🏽

[@StephsHealthMatters]

Great video

[@ursgetsfit]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@HannahZachariah15]

Not sure if u are a professional or not but I want to ask anyways haha. Do you know if it matters if you have a vitamin d deficiency and don’t get enough sleep, like ever? Also does going lesser than ur BMR mess up the progress u make or will u lose more weight by going lower than ur BMR?

[@ursgetsfit]

Not a professional. You can lose with a deficiency but I wouldn’t advise it. Seek medical assistance and find out how to bring your levels to within normal limits. Your body needs the sleep period to perform vital functions.. I could tell a difference in my weight loss when I started getting at least 7 hours sleep. You won’t lose weight starving yourself. You have to appropriately fuel. That’s like trying to drive a car on a quarter tank of gas - it will work for a while but not forever.

[@KDReese423]

How much did you run on a daily basis?

[@ursgetsfit]

Between 3 and 20 miles at a time, usually 4-5 days a week. I’m always training for a race so I just follow the training plan.

[@KDReese423]

@ 😮 I can barely run 10 minutes straight! Thanks for the response. Hopefully I’ll get there one day 🙂

[@ursgetsfit]

@ you work up to it. Start with a walk/run program and go from there. It won’t happen overnight but happens with consistency. 👊🏽💙

[@GabrielV-AZ]

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[@ursgetsfit]

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[@LatreseJBraziel]

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[@ursgetsfit]

Thank you!👊🏽

[@LatreseJBraziel]

@ you’re welcome🤍

[@TheCallyjean]

That website wanted my body fat percentage - I have NO idea what it is :(

[@ursgetsfit]

It’s optional. I don’t enter it either.

[@Virru112]

basically you were on a calorie deficit via your macros.. calories can be divided into macros, that's how it works once you're mentally equipped enough to look at more than just calories.. you found a calorie deficit via macros that works for you, which is great. A good macro split allows you to lose weight whilst retaining muscle...

[@ursgetsfit]

Yes. If I’m hitting my macro goals for the day I’ll also stay within an appropriate calorie range for weight loss or maintenance (whatever my goal is at the time).

[@Mizzlibrarian83]

Hmmm worked for me. People get on the internet and say anything

[@ursgetsfit]

But did you watch the video? 😂 Of course not. People get on the internet and say anything. 💁🏽‍♀️