What is a calorie deficit?
A calorie deficit means your body burns more energy than it gets from food. As a result, it uses fat stores for fuel, leading to weight loss. It’s the most common and effective way to slim down. Fitatu® calculates your deficit automatically based on your requirements and intake - so you can see if you’re “in the negative,” “in the positive,” or balanced.
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