The Mental Reps Podcast

What's a Calorie Deficit and How Do You Find Yours?

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On this episode I define and explain some very overused and under-explained terms in diet culture. You'll learn what a calorie deficit is, and how to best find yours using some simple math and easy tricks. The key is finding a calorie amount you can comfortably follow, while still seeing progress towards your goals. Weight loss doesn't have to be complicated, and I hope this simple breakdown makes it a lot easier.


For Reference *as mentioned in the episode*
Male BMR formula:

  • 66 + (6.23 × weight in pounds) + (12.7 × height in inches) − (6.8 × age in years)

    • Female BMR formula:

    • 655 + (4.35 × weight in pounds) + (4.7 × height in inches) − (4.7 × age in years)

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