Aditya Singh Aditya Singh Asked 7 months ago

Is calorie deficit good for weight loss?

I've started tracking my food and trying to maintain a calorie deficit to shed some kilos. Some people say it's effective, others warn against it. Is calorie deficit a good approach for weight loss?

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Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, it is the only thing that actually worked for me after trying so many crash diets! I just tracked my food and ate slightly smaller portions of my regular ghar ka khana. It is super sustainable once you get the hang of it.

Shalini Thomas Shalini Thomas Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Actually, a calorie deficit is the fundamental principle of weight loss. Your body needs to burn more energy than it consumes to shed weight. Just make sure you don't starve yourself, do it in a healthy, gradual way.

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Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It is the most efficient way to lose weight if you have a busy desk job. Just cutting out sugar and liquid calories can easily put you in a deficit without needing hours of gym time. Keep it simple and realistic.

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it is the best and cheapest way because you don't need fancy diet food. Just reduce your daily roti count by one, limit potatoes, and stop eating sweets. Simple home food in control is enough to create a deficit.

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I can only share what worked for me, but staying in a mild calorie deficit helped me lose 8 kgs over six months. I didn't stop eating my favorite foods, I just controlled the portion sizes. You might want to see how your own body responds.

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