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  <title>Don’t cut calories yet (do this first in MyFitnessPal)</title>
  <description> The biggest mistake people make when they start using  MyFitnessPal  for fat loss is immediately cutting their calories. &amp;amp;nbsp;  Before you do that, there’s one important step you should take first:  figure out how much you’re currently eating. &amp;amp;nbsp;  In this episode, I walk you through how to use MyFitnessPal to track your food so you can establish your starting point before creating a calorie deficit. Doing this first makes your fat loss plan much more accurate, realistic, and sustainable. &amp;amp;nbsp;  You’ll learn how to log your food properly, adjust serving sizes, why using a food scale matters, and how to track your intake for a full week before making any calorie cuts. &amp;amp;nbsp;  Download my free guide: The Calorie Setup Guide  Learn how to calculate your calorie target and set your protein goal for fat loss.  Get it here:  https://kerstenkimura.com/the-calorie-setup-guide/   &amp;amp;nbsp;  What you’ll learn in this episode  • Why you should not immediately cut calories when starting MyFitnessPal  • How to track your food accurately for 7 days  • How to log foods and adjust serving sizes in MyFitnessPal  • Why using a food scale improves accuracy  • What to do after your first week of tracking  • How to set up your calories for sustainable fat loss   &amp;amp;nbsp; More resources: Fit From Scratch: Free follow-along workouts that are beginner-friendly. Choose between bodyweight only or dumbbells option: https://kerstenkimura.com/fit-from-scratch/ FREE Lean Ladies Calorie, Protein and Workout Guide:  https://kerstenkimura.com/lean-ladies-calorie-protein-and-workout-guide-2/ FREE Course Strong and Sensitive: https://kerstenkimura.com/14-day FREE nervous system regulation guide for anxiety: https://kerstenkimura.com/3-somatic-exercises-free-guide/ Beginner Level Strength Training Program:  https://courses.kerstenkimura.com/train-to-build-starter-program/ Intermediate Level Strength Training Program: https://courses.kerstenkimura.com/train-to-build-intermediate/ Fit and Fueled Vault: A collection of 75+ video trainings providing sustainable, holistic approach to strength, nourishment, and nervous system regulation for women. NO DIETS. https://courses.kerstenkimura.com/fit-and-fueled-vault-course/ Emotionally Fit is my emotional awareness program for chronic pain or other chronic symptom recovery. You can find it here: https://courses.kerstenkimura.com/emotionally-fit-program/ Visit my Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/dotsbykersten &amp;amp;nbsp;Apply to work with me: https://forms.gle/6NNHGmhvBQERvmu67 Get in touch: Website: kerstenkimura.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerstenkimurafitness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/KerstenKimuraCoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerstenkimuracoaching/ &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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