Deepa Iyer Deepa Iyer Asked 7 months ago

Is burning calories good for weight loss?

My friend keeps telling me I need to burn more calories if I want to lose weight. I'm new to this fitness journey, so I'm a bit confused. Is burning calories generally good for weight loss?

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Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Burning calories through daily activity is very helpful, but if you have underlying issues like thyroid, your metabolic rate might be slow. Make sure you get your TSH levels tested regularly and follow up with your doctor, as hormonal balance is key for weight loss.

Kabir Bhatia Kabir Bhatia Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Arrey of course! Burning calories is the basic rule of weight loss. But don't stress too much about tracking every single calorie on your phone, just keep moving, eat clean, and enjoy the process.

Gopal Saini Gopal Saini Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

In our times, we didn't talk about 'calories', we just did physical hard work and walked everywhere. Drink warm water in the morning and avoid heavy sweets. Gentle physical movement every day is the best traditional way to keep the body in shape.

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Deepa Nair Deepa Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Absolutely, creating a calorie deficit is essential. Just adding a 45-minute daily walk can make a huge difference.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, burning calories is necessary, but you don't need expensive gym memberships or costly smartwatches to do it. Simply walking 10k steps a day and keeping a basic diet plan works wonderfully and costs absolutely nothing. Plan practically!

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, but remember that diet plays a 70% role. It is much easier to avoid eating 500 calories than trying to burn them off during a busy workday. Focus on portion control first if you are short on time.

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Aisha Rahman Aisha Rahman Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, burning calories is the natural way to lose weight. Just be gentle with yourself and take it one day at a time, you will surely see progress.

Ramesh Kulkarni Ramesh Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Burning calories is good, but if you have high blood pressure like me, please start slowly. Sudden heavy exertion can spike your BP. Do consult your doctor first to know what range of physical activity is safe for your heart.

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