signs your calorie deficit is working

5 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief YouTube segment, Eric Roberts explains two practical signs that a calorie deficit is active and effective for fat loss: feeling only about 7 out of 10 satisfied after a meal and going to bed slightly hungry. He interprets these sensations as evidence that the person is consuming fewer calories than they burn, which should lead to fat loss, and encourages viewers to continue the approach. He concludes with a call‑to‑action, directing viewers to click the link in his bio for personalized calorie‑target guidance to lose fat without excessive hunger.

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As much as this sucks, it's actually one of the best things that can happen if you're trying to lose fat. Because if you get done a meal and you're about a 7 out of 10 satisfied, this means you're eating less calories than what your body is burning. And if you do that, that means you're in a calorie deficit, which means— you'll lose fat. The same thing if you go to bed a little bit hungry. It means the calorie deficit is working and should be a sign to keep going. And if you need to know how many calories you should be eating to lose fat without starving yourself, click this link in my bio.