I Lost Over 50 Pounds and This Is the Only Tip You Need to Do the Same
Are you dieting and exercising but can't seem to lose weight? There may be one big mistake you are making preventing you from dropping pounds. TikTok influencer Inza @its_inzaa lost 50 pounds, transforming her physique and her health. "Now hear me out, I've actually lost a little over 50 pounds, so I kind of know what I'm talking about," she says in the clip, revealing the one tip that will help you follow in her weight loss footsteps.
You Probably Aren't in a Calorie Deficit
Here is her secret: "If you're on a weight loss journey, but you're not losing any weight, you're probably not in a calorie deficit," she reveals.
No Diet or Exercise Will Help You Lose Weight
"There is no specific diet or exercise that's going to help you lose weight. You have to be in a caloric deficit in order to lose weight," she continues.
Use a Calorie Calculator
There is an easy way to determine whether or not you are in a caloric deficit. "The best way you can make sure you're in a calorie deficit is by using a calorie calculator," she says.
She Recommends MyFitnessPal
She recommends finding a calorie calculator on Google. Her app of choice is MyFitnessPal. "That's the one I use, and I recommend it because it's amazing. It has so many foods on there," she says.
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Input Your Information
"Put in all of your information, and find out what your deficit is," she continues. "Please don't go too low in calories." You can also benchmark your progress with this useful Lean Body Mass Calculator.
Add Everything You Eat
"Every day, make sure you add the foods that you're eating. Even if you eat close to maintenance, you'll have a solid idea of like, 'Okay, this is how much food I'm eating, and I need to stay within my budget of calories,'" she says.
It Will Calculate If You Are in a Deficit
The app makes it easy to determine if you are eating too much. "Once you start tracking your calories, you'll be able to know if you're actually in a deficit or you're not," she says.
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Then, You Can Make Changes
You can use that calculation to modify your eating. "Once you start eating within your calorie deficit, you'll start to see progress," she says.
Be Patient
"If you're not seeing any progress, please don't lose hope. Don't go on some crazy crash diet. Just stay within your calorie deficit, and you will start to see results," she says at the end of the clip.
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Follow Inza on Social Media
Follow Inza and her weight loss journey on social media. Here is her fitness account on TikTok and her Instagram page. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
