A personal trainer has revealed the truth behind what it takes for someone to gain half a kilo of fat.
Eric Roberts, 28, used a pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to explain why someone shouldn’t “go crazy” over indulging in sugary treats in a viral video. video posted on his TikTok account.
The fitness expert noted that there are 3,500 calories in a pound of fat, which is nothing compared to the 1,100 calories in a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked ice cream.
So for anyone worried about gaining a pound of fat, eating three pints of ice cream probably won’t make much of a difference.
“Fat storage is a process that happens over time, not overnight,” Roberts said. Newsweek Magazine This month.
Eric Roberts, a personal trainer, used a pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to explain why no one should “freak out” after giving up a sweet treat.
US dietary guidelines indicate that adults aged 21 and older should consume between 1,600 and 3,000 calories per day.
Factors everyone should consider when calculating a calorie amount include gender, height, weight, age, activity level, hormones, and medications.
According to the fitness guru, someone would need to consume 3,500 calories in addition to their calorie deficit and maintenance numbers to gain that kilo.
“Unless you’re doing that, please stop worrying the next time your scale goes up,” Roberts said.
A calorie deficit refers to someone eating fewer calories than their body burns, which can lead to weight loss.
A maintenance figure is the exact number of calories a person consumes to maintain their current weight.
Roberts noted that there are 3,500 calories in a pound of fat, which pales in comparison to the 1,100 calories in a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked ice cream.
Anyone who occasionally overindulges in food probably won’t gain weight immediately, but fluctuations can make a difference in appearance due to water retention.
“You can retain water for many reasons: if you ate more sodium, had a higher-carb meal, are on your period as a woman, need to use the bathroom, or did a tough workout that left you sore,” Roberts told Newsweek.
“This may cause the scale to show a higher weight, but even if the weight goes up, it is not an increase in fat, but just water weight.”
The personal trainer added that muscle growth is usually a slower process and some gain only one or two pounds a month.
“Muscle is denser than fat, which means it takes up less space in the body,” Roberts said.
‘That’s why if you lose two pounds of fat but gain two pounds of muscle, the number on the scale won’t change, but your clothes will fit differently and you’ll look different in the mirror.’
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines indicate that adults 21 years and older should consume between 1,600 and 3,000 calories per day.
The amount of calories consumed is not the only thing that can cause weight gain.
Factors such as sleep, genetics, environment and metabolism can also be crucial factors.
“Metabolism can vary from person to person due to factors such as age, gender, body size, lean muscle mass and hormones,” Dr. Chris Mohr told Newsweek.
‘Physical activity level is another important factor: less activity means fewer calories expended, which makes it easier to accumulate fat if the diet is not adjusted accordingly.’
Mohr added that sleep quality and stress hormones can also affect hormones that “regulate appetite and fat storage,” which could lead to fat gain.
“It’s a delicate balance, and consistency is the most important thing over time,” he said.
Factors such as sleep, genetics, environment and metabolism can be crucial factors in gaining fat.
Anyone who wants to lose fat in a healthy way and without worrying about gaining weight can do so by eating a balanced diet with foods like fruits, vegetables and healthy fats.
Mohr also advised exercisers to listen to their body’s “hunger and satiety” cues to help control portion size and “maintain a regular eating routine.”
“Having consistent eating habits, rather than temporary strict diets, is most beneficial for long-term success,” she said.
‘On the other hand, controlling your intake from Monday to Friday noon and then ‘relaxing’ from Friday happy hour to Sunday night is like pouring water on your head while swimming to cool off. It’s all about consistency and balance.’
Dr. Chris Mohr said physical activity is a “major factor” in how much fat a person can gain.
Those who watched Roberts’ May 6 video were grateful for her advice, and it made one person feel “a lot better” about their food choices.
“I needed this today. I totally blew through my deficit today, but not 3500 extra calories lol,” one TikTok user commented.
Another added: “Every time I hear this I feel better about whether or not I’ll go a little over my calorie deficit lol.”