Are Net carbs and Caloric Deficit the same?

ernesto_carreras

Are Net carbs and Caloric Deficit the same?

Calories Consumed (Food) - Calories Burned (Exercise) = Net Calories

1252 - 2400 = -1148

Karen_Cronometer

Hi ernesto_carreras,

You've got the calculation for Net Calories right!

Net Calories = Calories Consumed - Calories Burned

This tells you how many calories you have left to maintain your weight.

With your weight loss goal of -1.5 lbs per week, this will subtract an additional 748 kcal from your Net Calories; i.e. you have 400 kcal left before you reach the calorie deficit you need to reach your weight loss goal.

You can choose a couple of different ways to calculate Net Carbs:
Net Carbs (with sugar alcohols) = Total Carbs - Fiber
Net Carbs without Sugar Alcohols = Total Carbs - Fiber AND sugar alcohols

Best,

ernesto_carreras

OK. So if I understood correctly, I can eat an additional meal today that is equal or below 400 kcal. If I do not because I do not need it, i.e., I am not hungry or my body is not asking for it, then it is OK too. The problem is if I eat a meal that is larger than 400 kcal, which will be against my planned goal, correct?
BTW, I will not starve to death, I love eating. I just want to be able to understand this well to help me make decisions along the way.
Thanks for all your advice and knowledge. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions!

Karen_Cronometer

That's right! You can eat 400 more kcal and still be on track for your weight loss goal.

I'm happy to help Best of luck!