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Calorie Deficits Explained - Desi Perspective

This is a simple explanation. It doesn't get any easier than this

 

Imagine your body is like a desi household running on a monthly budget.

Let’s say “Money In” is the delicious food you eat (roti, rice, biryani, samosas!), and “Money Out” is all the work your body does—walking to the market, chasing after kids, dancing at weddings, even breathing!

 

Here’s the secret to losing weight:
If your family spends more money than it earns this month, you’ll have to dip into your savings (like that emergency jar of coins hidden in the kitchen).

Similarly, if your body burns more calories (money out) than you eat (money in), it’ll start burning stored fat—your “savings”—to keep the lights on. That’s a calorie deficit!

But wait—don’t starve the budget!
If you slash your income to zero (by cutting calories down dramatically), your household panics! Your metabolism slows down, and you might binge later (hello, midnight cravings!).

 

Instead, just spend a little more than you earn:

  • Eat mindfully: Eat more Protein, eat your favourite fruits (nobody got fat eating fruit), and eat some more veggies

  • Move joyfully: Walk more, stand up more, or, dare I say, exercise

 

Remember:
A calorie deficit isn’t a strict diet—it’s simply smartly managing your home’s finances. You don’t stop buying groceries; you just avoid overspending. Over time, those “savings” (extra fat) shrink, and voilà—you feel lighter, healthier, and ready for that next family wedding!

 

Pro Tip 
Increase Your Protein.  You will protect muscle, stay fuller for longer, and metabolism won't take too much of a hit.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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