I agree 100% with everything you’re saying. The goal is to eat as much calories as possible and be in a calorie deficit so 2 to 3 months in to your cut you have room to cut calories and continue the weight loss. If for example you’re at 100 calories and your body adapts and you stop losing weight where is your next move down? ZERO CALORIES, no food at all… No! That’s why you need to start as high as possible with your calorie so you have room to cut calories as you hit a plateau. Awesome content Eric❤
Perfect timing for this video! I had just asked my dietitian about this topic this weekend. I was eating only an average of 1200 calories a day because I just was not hungry anymore due to a new medicine I got put on, plus almost everything I have been eating is super clean/lean so everything was low-calorie & the numbers just didn't add up high enough. I've been really following the healthy plate method to ensure I'm having a balanced diet & ever since I made that switch unfortunately my calories dropped by 400-600. My dietitian calculated 1600 for my deficit with my weight loss goals & need for a sustainable lifestyle, which meant I was still falling around 400 calories short on a daily average. I know that I need to step my game up some, at least to 1400 if I want this to last so thank you for the extra reminder & motivation - I always look forward to reading your emails and articles & watching your TH-cam videos.
I eat 800 on up days and 500 on down day. Weigh and measure. I fast. I'm not starving due to fasting. I'm comfortable. As we age as woman at 1300 cal I'd gain fast. We change. That formula needs to be adjusted. At 58 I got the last 12 pounds to go.
I was on a extreme deficit less than 1000, like I lost alot of weight from being sick. Before losing these 10lbs, I was eating at a calorie surplus and have been gaining weight. Now, since losing the 10lbs I am trying to eat more calories, but still remain in a calorie deficit of 1142 per calorie calculator. Now,I am slowly gaining weight. Why is this? I don't want to gain back
This is my 1st day on a calorie deficet im like 550 calories short on my calorie goal and 25grams of protein im not sure if im doing it correctly i do weigh everything in grams or when i drink juice ML am i doing everyhing okay?
So Eric I just found you a few days ago and I have been binging on your info. lol I hope you get this so you can give me your opinion. I started lifting last September and realized I was building muscle but initially I gained about 4 lbs moving from 157 to 161. I stayed there at 161 until 3 weeks ago I started getting frustrated because I realized I must be eating over my calories bc my clothes were getting tighter. I was bulking!!! (I have been in the gym for many years just spinning, barre, stepping etc and doing Les Mills just once a week until Covid hit and I gained a little because I was struggling to adapt to working out at home and my activity was not as it was before Covid). Anyhow, I decided to talk to a nutritionist at my medical facility and she gave me a plan. The 1st week I weighed in the morning and I did lose 1.7 lbs. However last Friday I weighed in the afternoon and I had gained 4 lbs. but I gained 1.2 muscle and lost 1.5 fat. (I did lift and had 2 meals and 1 snack before). My nutritionist was totally confused and decided to cut my food even more to 1280 calories even though she knows that I lift for 45mins 5 days a week, stretch every day and ride my bike for 20 mins at least 3 days a week. I was excited at the results because I lost fat and gained muscle simultaneously. I am 68 years young (lol), and I lift pretty heavy (40 lbs dumbbells chest, 15 shoulders & arms. 50 squats etc etc). What are your thoughts re this scenario? Based on listening to you I think she is missing something. Sorry for the long comment but...
So this range , how often can we go over as long as we are in this range ? Like example my maintenance is 2300 I’m at 1900 deficit but some times I’m hungry and eat 100 over my question is how often can I get close to the 2300 and still lose weight?
I have always been a 1200 calorie dieter but I’m at 1440 this time. It is slow but I’m not starving. Plus, I now eat 1 gram per pound of body weight of protein.
My favorite part...when he said: How many calories can I eat and still lose weight. Thats my focus. Cuz um yea that's what I'm trying to do here! Eat all the food lose all the weight lol. Gotta get those nutrients in :)
Goal body weight X 10. However don’t go straight to your goal body weight if it’s pretty far as of now. For example if you wanna weigh 210, then you can start by getting to 250 with 250 X 10 = 2500 cal, then 230 with 230 X 10 = 2300 cal, then 210 with 210 X 10 = 2100 cal.
hey, i had a question. so suppose my calorie deficit is 1700 and i consume that amount. if i also exercise and burn 400 cals, should i eat more because that means my total calorie intake was 1300?
I weigh everything in grams, and record everything i eat and eating 800 calories but im not hungry or skin and bones. Im 5'6" 120lbs according to bmi im healthy. Im trying to get to 110lbs and i only lose 2lbs a month. As of feb 2024 I am 112 lbs and still tracking now eating 900 calories. I don't guess at all and I am hungry but don't care. So I was hungry but didn't give in.
Hi Eric, Ive watched the video about how to calculate my deficit to achieve my goal weight, according to it my calories should be - first stage, small drop so I won't kill myself 1653kcal / main goal where I would like to be in general is 1443kcal. Im not too active atm, and Ive started to measure everything (kind of 28days challenge, to see how accurate my intuitive eating is). From what I can see Im eating closer to 1443kcal a day mark and Im not hungry (yesterday I had my salad in the eve and I was in my head that I have eaten too much - hi from my eating disorder) My question is, is it okay to be closer to 1443kcal? Should I try to increase my calories slowly to get to 16453kcal? What would be the best to do in this situation? I know that on days that I lift I feel more hungry, will this even out?
Me two months ago, “wow these videos are so repetitive…” Me now “oh wow I need this info over and over” Also As easy as this is it’s really hard… especially tracking accurately in real life as busy a Mom in real life.. Was doing great for months, but life circumstances changed weight stopped coming off, except it didn’t go back on so yay.. Now I’m intentionally tracking 200/400 under bc I know I’m slacking at tracking… and weight is coming off again.
I agree 100% with everything you’re saying. The goal is to eat as much calories as possible and be in a calorie deficit so 2 to 3 months in to your cut you have room to cut calories and continue the weight loss. If for example you’re at 100 calories and your body adapts and you stop losing weight where is your next move down? ZERO CALORIES, no food at all… No! That’s why you need to start as high as possible with your calorie so you have room to cut calories as you hit a plateau. Awesome content Eric❤
Perfect timing for this video! I had just asked my dietitian about this topic this weekend. I was eating only an average of 1200 calories a day because I just was not hungry anymore due to a new medicine I got put on, plus almost everything I have been eating is super clean/lean so everything was low-calorie & the numbers just didn't add up high enough. I've been really following the healthy plate method to ensure I'm having a balanced diet & ever since I made that switch unfortunately my calories dropped by 400-600. My dietitian calculated 1600 for my deficit with my weight loss goals & need for a sustainable lifestyle, which meant I was still falling around 400 calories short on a daily average. I know that I need to step my game up some, at least to 1400 if I want this to last so thank you for the extra reminder & motivation - I always look forward to reading your emails and articles & watching your TH-cam videos.
makes me so happy Lindsay
I eat 800 on up days and 500 on down day. Weigh and measure. I fast. I'm not starving due to fasting. I'm comfortable. As we age as woman at 1300 cal I'd gain fast. We change. That formula needs to be adjusted. At 58 I got the last 12 pounds to go.
Holy crap this video was amazing! Now I’m going to binge all your videos!
This makes soooo much sense !
For bulking, does it matter if I don't meet the calorie mark, but meet my Protein goal daily? That happens sometimes 🤔
Thanks. I have been working hard. I just took a 3 week "diet" break. Getting back on track starting this week. Needed this reminder!
you got this!!!
this is a much better "position my friend! When you hold on to the whiteboard, the light reflects when you move! 🤩
Your videos are so helpful!!
makes me so happy Erika :)
Lmao the sarcasm is why I come back 🤣
I needed this today .. was thinking the same 👍🏼😁
I got you ;)
@@ericrobertsfitness today I binged watched your videos and I was walking on the treadmill.. didn’t even realize that 60 minutes passed by 😁🤣
I was on a extreme deficit less than 1000, like I lost alot of weight from being sick. Before losing these 10lbs, I was eating at a calorie surplus and have been gaining weight. Now, since losing the 10lbs I am trying to eat more calories, but still remain in a calorie deficit of 1142 per calorie calculator. Now,I am slowly gaining weight. Why is this? I don't want to gain back
I'm no expert but wouldn't it be because you're eating higher than when you were in an extreme deficit. Plus....muscle is heavier than fat no?
thanks
I clicked on the video from the email + I follow your channel Coach E ! 💪
let's gooooo :)
Hi Eric, thanks again for all this informative information! I finally signed up for your email and started listening to your podcasts :)
thank you so much! :)
This is my 1st day on a calorie deficet im like 550 calories short on my calorie goal and 25grams of protein im not sure if im doing it correctly i do weigh everything in grams or when i drink juice ML am i doing everyhing okay?
So Eric I just found you a few days ago and I have been binging on your info. lol I hope you get this so you can give me your opinion. I started lifting last September and realized I was building muscle but initially I gained about 4 lbs moving from 157 to 161. I stayed there at 161 until 3 weeks ago I started getting frustrated because I realized I must be eating over my calories bc my clothes were getting tighter. I was bulking!!! (I have been in the gym for many years just spinning, barre, stepping etc and doing Les Mills just once a week until Covid hit and I gained a little because I was struggling to adapt to working out at home and my activity was not as it was before Covid). Anyhow, I decided to talk to a nutritionist at my medical facility and she gave me a plan. The 1st week I weighed in the morning and I did lose 1.7 lbs. However last Friday I weighed in the afternoon and I had gained 4 lbs. but I gained 1.2 muscle and lost 1.5 fat. (I did lift and had 2 meals and 1 snack before). My nutritionist was totally confused and decided to cut my food even more to 1280 calories even though she knows that I lift for 45mins 5 days a week, stretch every day and ride my bike for 20 mins at least 3 days a week. I was excited at the results because I lost fat and gained muscle simultaneously. I am 68 years young (lol), and I lift pretty heavy (40 lbs dumbbells chest, 15 shoulders & arms. 50 squats etc etc). What are your thoughts re this scenario? Based on listening to you I think she is missing something. Sorry for the long comment but...
So this range , how often can we go over as long as we are in this range ? Like example my maintenance is 2300 I’m at 1900 deficit but some times I’m hungry and eat 100 over my question is how often can I get close to the 2300 and still lose weight?
I have always been a 1200 calorie dieter but I’m at 1440 this time. It is slow but I’m not starving. Plus, I now eat 1 gram per pound of body weight of protein.
Great work dawn!
Hi Eric! Is really important to follow the macronutrients percentages in order to lose weight? Or at least I am in a calorie deficit is ok?
I already found the video where you explaining about these facts! Thank you for sharing all these informations 🙏🙏🙏
My favorite part...when he said: How many calories can I eat and still lose weight. Thats my focus. Cuz um yea that's what I'm trying to do here! Eat all the food lose all the weight lol. Gotta get those nutrients in :)
Watched your vid on calorie deficit. If someone is 282 lbs what weight would I use for counting calorie deficit? Thanks 😊
Goal body weight X 10. However don’t go straight to your goal body weight if it’s pretty far as of now. For example if you wanna weigh 210, then you can start by getting to 250 with 250 X 10 = 2500 cal, then 230 with 230 X 10 = 2300 cal, then 210 with 210 X 10 = 2100 cal.
@@thealchemist1440 thanks for your reply
i’m 139 and i’m trying to get down to 120-100 and is 1200 good or too low?
goal body weight x 12, 120 x 12
hey, i had a question. so suppose my calorie deficit is 1700 and i consume that amount. if i also exercise and burn 400 cals, should i eat more because that means my total calorie intake was 1300?
no dont eat more because you are hitting your goal and burning more calories is better for a calorie deficit
I did an entire video on this, watch that :)
I weigh everything in grams, and record everything i eat and eating 800 calories but im not hungry or skin and bones. Im 5'6" 120lbs according to bmi im healthy. Im trying to get to 110lbs and i only lose 2lbs a month. As of feb 2024 I am 112 lbs and still tracking now eating 900 calories. I don't guess at all and I am hungry but don't care. So I was hungry but didn't give in.
Hi Eric, Ive watched the video about how to calculate my deficit to achieve my goal weight, according to it my calories should be - first stage, small drop so I won't kill myself 1653kcal / main goal where I would like to be in general is 1443kcal. Im not too active atm, and Ive started to measure everything (kind of 28days challenge, to see how accurate my intuitive eating is). From what I can see Im eating closer to 1443kcal a day mark and Im not hungry (yesterday I had my salad in the eve and I was in my head that I have eaten too much - hi from my eating disorder)
My question is, is it okay to be closer to 1443kcal? Should I try to increase my calories slowly to get to 16453kcal? What would be the best to do in this situation? I know that on days that I lift I feel more hungry, will this even out?
Height... short people can't with the 1700
Me two months ago, “wow these videos are so repetitive…”
Me now “oh wow I need this info over and over”
Also As easy as this is it’s really hard… especially tracking accurately in real life as busy a Mom in real life..
Was doing great for months, but life circumstances changed weight stopped coming off, except it didn’t go back on so yay..
Now I’m intentionally tracking 200/400 under bc I know I’m slacking at tracking… and weight is coming off again.
hahahahah... That is the goal ;)
Never heard of keto, intermittent fasting...
Leszz goooo!
Lezzzz do itttt