If you can lose 1lb of fat, you can do it over and over again, as many times as you want.

When it comes to fat loss, a lot of people talk about "eat less, move more".

Easy, right? Well...

I was debating even writing this email, as fat loss is so variable- it differs from person to person, and involves so many different biological, genetic, psychological, social and cultural factors.

It's an almost impossible topic.

New research suggests that our genes may play a significant role in our fat mass.

If you put on fat just by looking at a burger, get hungry again 10 minutes after finishing a big meal, or literally cannot control yourself around sugary or fatty foods- you might have a case for blaming your parents.

However- here's the theory to the best of our scientific understanding.

I warn you, it's simple in theory. Applying this to your life is the hard bit.

Most of what we need to change is our diet, what goes in.

Exercise can help, but it isn't the driving force of fat loss .

1lb of fat = 3500 calories.

Over the course of a week, that means we need to eat 500 fewer calories per day, assuming we're eating at maintenance (i.e., our body weight isn't increasing each week).

Here are some examples of 500 calories:

83 cashew nuts

4 packets of crisps

1.5 bagels with cream cheese

100g of chocolate

A large portion of pesto, sour cream, or other unassuming condiments.

My mum lost 20kg/ 44lbs over the course of a year- how?

She stopped eating breakfast, kept all other meals the same, and switched to "light" alternatives to sauces and condiments.

Look, I know I'm making it sound easy here. It's not.

That may work for my mum, but maybe not for you.

But that's the theory. Reduce what you eat by 500 calories a day.

The rest, unfortunately, is entirely up to you.

It'll take immense willpower, determination, and maybe even an overhaul of your nutrition in a way that can be sustained long term.

But I know you can do it.

How To Lose 1 Pound Of Fat