More on caloric deficit
2 tips to make it easier
1. Structure and regularity
Decide how many meals you want to eat each day and when. The specific number doesn’t matter as much as sticking to a consistent routine. Having set meal times helps build healthy habits and reduces the temptation to graze throughout the day.
A good starting point is three meals per day—this way, you only need to make three decisions:
What’s for breakfast?
What’s for lunch?
What’s for dinner?
By automating these decisions, the process becomes less stressful and easier to manage over time.
Tip: Stick to one or two healthy breakfast options. Fewer choices mean less stress and more focus for the rest of your day!
2. Avoid snacking between meals
Snacking—especially on things like bars, nuts, sweets, or sandwiches—can quickly add up, sneaking in extra calories without you realizing it. These small bites can sabotage your progress by pushing you over your daily calorie limit.
It's okay to have an occasional snack, but if you do, remember to adjust your calorie intake for the rest of the day to stay within your goal.
