Nutritionist Shalini Sudhakar promotes conscious living and regularly shares nutritional tips on her Instagram profile. The nutritionist, in one of her recent videos, explains how a calorie deficit can turn against us if we don’t pay attention to it. The nutritionist said that when we reduce carbohydrates from our daily diet, it can help lose weightbut it can also lead to food cravings. Read also | Fitness Coach Who Went From 72kg to 58kg Shares 5 Effective Fat Loss Workouts That Helped Her

How can a calorie deficit backfire?

Shalini Sudhakar said that when we stop consuming carbohydrates, the body turns to fat cells for energy. As a result, energy consumption increases, fat is burned more and the body loses weight. However, we can only do this for 2-3 weeks, because soon the feeling of hunger and cravings appear. This causes us to consume more carbohydrates in less time, which can help us regain lost pounds. Or worse, it can make us gain more than we lost in the first place. Read also | Woman who lost 15 pounds in 21 days shares her intermittent fasting diet

Thus, the nutritionist suggests three simple steps to lose weight regularly and ensure that the pounds lost are not regained by the body:

Protein and fiber:

“Be sure to add 1 cup of protein and 1 cup of vegetables to each meal. No need to follow a special diet, you can eat the same food that everyone else eats at home. Just make sure you never run out of protein and fiber. This naturally reduces carb intake and you will be in a calorie deficit,” an excerpt of her caption read.

Exercise:

Workouts are also part of the weight transformation journey. The nutritionist added: “Exercise 1 hour a day for 6 days a week. It can be any form of exercise as simple as walking, but make sure you never miss it. This is the most important way to burn more calories, as the majority have a very sedentary lifestyle. Read also | How to lose 4 kg in 30 days? Fat Loss Coach Shares 4 Tips for “No Shortcuts, Just Results”

Quality sleep:

“Sleep, sleep, sleep!” Sleep on time, i.e. before 10:30 p.m. Disrupting your sleep cycle will disrupt your circadian rhythm, which will disrupt your cortisol levels. When your body produces higher levels of cortisol, your body will store more fat and all your weight loss efforts will have fewer or no results,” wrote Shalini Sudhakar.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions you may have regarding a health problem.