If you always go over your calories, watch this 🍪

25 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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In this YouTube short, Eric Roberts explains that repeatedly exceeding calorie targets isn’t a failure of willpower but a result of five common mistakes. He advises viewers to (1) consume enough food early in the day—aiming for at least half of daily protein and calorie goals by 2 PM; (2) reduce high‑intensity cardio, focusing instead on weight‑lifting 3–4 times per week, walking, and low‑intensity activities that keep heart rate modest; (3) increase water intake to about 60 oz daily to avoid mistaking thirst for hunger; (4) stop skipping meals, as prolonged fasting leads to extreme hunger and overeating; and (5) maintain a moderate calorie deficit of roughly 500–700 calories (the transcript mentions “150” likely a typo) to stay satiated. He concludes with a call‑to‑action, directing viewers to a free calorie‑deficit calculator linked in his bio.

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If you keep overeating and going over your calories, it's not because of your discipline or willpower. It's because you're not doing these 5 things. Number 1, you're not eating enough food during the day. Aim to get at least half of your protein goal and half of your calorie goal by 2 PM. Number 2, stop doing so much high-intensity exercise. Lift weights 3 to 4 days a week, walk and hit your daily steps, And any other exercise should be low intensity where you don't get your heart rate up. Number 3, you're not drinking enough water. Most people mistake thirst for hunger. Drink at least 60 ounces per day. Number 4, you need to stop skipping meals because by the time you do eat, you're not just hungry, you're starving, and you end up overeating. And number 5, your calorie goal should not be more than a 500 to 700 150 calorie deficit. Anything more than this, you're gonna be too hungry and not be able to stick with it. And if you need to know what your calorie deficit number should be, click the link in my bio. I have a free calorie calculator.