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How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight
Weight Loss 8 min read

How Many Calories Should I Eat a Day to Lose Weight? Complete Calculator Guide 2024

Calculate exactly how many calories you should eat daily to lose weight safely. Learn the BMR and TDEE formulas, create the perfect calorie deficit, and get personalized recommendations for sustainable weight loss. Includes safety guidelines and common mistakes to avoid.

What You'll Learn:

  • ✅ Calculate your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)
  • ✅ Determine your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)
  • ✅ Create safe calorie deficits (500-1000 cal/day)
  • ✅ Personalized targets by age, gender, and activity
  • ✅ Safety guidelines (never below 1200/1500 cal)
  • ✅ Track progress and adjust as you lose weight
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Chicken Breast Calories and Protein
Nutrition 7 min read

Chicken Breast Calories and Protein Per 100g Cooked: Complete Nutrition Guide

Discover the exact calories and protein in chicken breast per 100g cooked, raw, grilled, and baked. Includes complete macros, portion size comparisons, visual measuring tips, and meal prep strategies for weight loss and muscle building. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts and meal planners.

High Protein Meal Prep Nutrition Facts
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Visual Portion Control Guide Using Hands
Portion Guide 15 min read

Visual Portion Control Guide Using Hands: Never Weigh Food Again (2024)

Master portion control with your hands! Complete visual guide with 50+ examples, charts, and tips. No scale needed. Perfect for weight loss & meal planning. Learn the palm, fist, thumb, and handful method with restaurant strategies.

Portion Control Hand Method Visual Portions
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Calorie Deficit for Weight Loss
Weight Loss 12 min read

Calorie Deficit for Weight Loss: How Much Per Day? (Complete 2024 Guide)

Learn exactly how much calorie deficit you need for safe, sustainable weight loss. Includes calculator, examples, meal plans, and expert tips for 1-2 lbs/week loss. Discover the perfect balance between speed and sustainability.

Calorie Deficit Weight Loss Fat Loss
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Healthy Meal Prep Ideas Under 500 Calories
Meal Planning 18 min read

Healthy Meal Prep Ideas Under 500 Calories: 25+ Easy Recipes (2024 Guide)

25+ delicious meal prep recipes under 500 calories. Includes grocery lists, prep time, macros, and step-by-step instructions. Perfect for weight loss! From breakfast to dinner, vegetarian options included.

Meal Prep Recipes Weight Loss
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How to Count Calories Without Weighing Food
Beginners 14 min read

How to Count Calories Without Weighing Food Accurately (The Visual Method 2024)

Stop carrying a food scale everywhere! Learn the visual portion method that's 80% as accurate. Includes hand portions, everyday object comparisons, restaurant estimation strategies, and 50+ common foods with visual portions.

Visual Portions Beginner Friendly No Scale
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High Protein Low Calorie Foods List
Nutrition 16 min read

High Protein Low Calorie Foods List for Weight Loss (100+ Options 2024)

Complete list of 100+ high protein, low calorie foods perfect for weight loss. Includes lean meats, seafood, dairy, plant-based proteins, and unexpected options. Plus sample meal plans and protein timing strategies.

High Protein Food Lists Weight Loss
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Restaurant Portion Sizes vs Actual Serving Sizes
Lifestyle 13 min read

Restaurant Portion Sizes vs Actual Serving Sizes: The Shocking Truth (2024)

Restaurants serve 2-4x recommended portions! See shocking comparisons of chain restaurant meals vs. actual serving sizes. Includes calorie analysis of popular chains and 15 strategies to control portions when dining out.

Dining Out Portion Control Restaurant Tips
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16/8 Intermittent Fasting Daily Schedule Diagram
Fasting 14 min read

Intermittent Fasting Calorie Calculator 16/8 Method: Complete 2024 Guide

Master the 16/8 intermittent fasting method! Learn if calories still matter (they do!), how to calculate your IF calorie target, sample eating windows, meal timing strategies, and what actually breaks a fast.

Intermittent Fasting 16/8 Method Meal Timing
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Macro Tracking for Beginners
Advanced 13 min read

Macro Tracking for Beginners: Simple Guide (Step-by-Step 2024)

Beyond basic calorie counting! Learn what macros are, why they matter, how to calculate YOUR macro targets, track them with visual methods, and adjust for different goals (cutting, bulking, maintenance).

Macros Beginner Guide IIFYM
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