Scientifically speaking, the answer is....it's the same! The reason for this is 3,500 calories is equal to 1 pound of body weight. Therefore, if a person consumes 3,500 calories more than they burn, they gain a pound. And if they create a deficit of 3,500 calories, they lose a pound!
So where should you start if you're having trouble losing weight? First, determine how many calories you should be consuming each day. To do this, simply multiply your desired body weight by 10, 11, or 12. Then eat that many calories a day. One note, choose your multiplier - 10, 11, or 12 - by how active you are. Example: If your desired weight is 130 pounds and you work out 4 days a week, multiply 130 by 11 - giving you a target of 1,430 calories a day.
I've found with many clients that this exercise becomes easier if people utilize a food diary to count calories. And why not, Carrie Underwood swears by her food diary!
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