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When weight loss [3] is your number one goal, it's easy to get caught up in all the calorie counting [4] and carb tracking [5]. But oftentimes, it's as simple as knowing how much to eat and burn. Instagram account susanniebergallfitness [6] posted a handy breakdown with the message: "Burn more calories than your body uses. It's simple. But it's not easy."
If you consume a total of 1,700 calories in one day, you should be shooting to burn 2,000 in order to lose weight. This is what Susan calls a "modest calorie deficit." Eating more calories than you burn will result in weight gain, while eating as much as you burn will keep you at the same weight. A calorie deficit combined with protein, strength training [7], cardio, and a little patience are key to seeing results!