Both Were Eating 1400 Calories… But Only One Lost Inches. Here’s Why.
- nancy dehra
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Two girls.
Same height.
Same age.
Same1400 calories.
Yet the results?
✅ Girl A: Lost 3 kg + 3 inches
⚠️Girl B:Lost2 kg + 0 inches
This is not luck.
This isexecution.
Let me show you exactly what went wrong and what went right — because most people unknowingly live like Girl B while expecting Girl A’s results.
👩🦰 GIRL B – “I Eat Healthy, I’m on 1400 Calories”
Girl B truly believes she is in a calorie deficit.
But here’s what’s actually happening behind the scenes:
❌ 1. Oil Is Not Being Counted
Oil in breakfast
Oil again in lunch
Oil again in veggies
She never measures it.
👉 Just 2 extra teaspoons of oil per meal = 240 extra calories per day
That alone can destroy a1400-calorie deficit.
❌ 2. Vegetables Are Treated Like “Free Food”
She thinks:
“Vegetables don’t count.”
But the truth:
Vegetables + oil = calories
Large portions + oil = hidden calorie surplus
❌ 3. The Post-Run Smoothie Trap
She goes for a run and thinks:
“I deserve my smoothie.”
But what’s inside:
Banana
Peanut butter
Dates/honey
Milk
👉 Result:
Blood sugar spike
Insulin spike
More hunger by dinner
More cravings at night
❌ 4. The “Healthy” Peanut Butter Sandwich Illusion
She believes it’s the healthiest option.
But she doesn’t see that:
Most calories here are coming from fat + carbs
Very little protein
Very low satiety
❌ 5. No Strength Training
She only does cardio.
So what does she lose?
✅ Weight
❌ Muscle
❌ Tightness
❌ Inch loss
✅ GIRL A – Same 1400 Calories, But With Precision
Now meet Girl A.
She eats almost the same foods, but her approach is different.
✅ 1. Every Portion Is Measured
Oil is measured
Roti is weighed
Rice is measured
Even snacks are portion-controlled
👉 This keeps her truly inside a calorie deficit
✅ 2. Smarter Post-Workout Nutrition
Instead of a sugar-loaded smoothie, she takes:
✅ A protein shake
This:
Preserves muscle
Controls hunger
Improves recovery
Prevents cravings
✅ 3. She Strength Trains
She lifts weights.
And this changes everything.
Strength training:
Improves insulin sensitivity
Builds muscle
Burns more fat at rest
Creates inch loss, not just weight loss
✅ 4. Same Calories — Better Distribution
Her calories are coming from:
✅ Protein
✅ Fiber
✅ Controlled carbs
✅ Measured fats
Not random extras.
📊 FINAL RESULTS
GirlWeight LossInch LossMuscle ToneCravingsGirl A✅ 3 kg✅ 3 inches✅ Yes✅ LowGirl B⚠️ 2 kg❌ 0 inches❌ No❌ High
⚠️ THE MOST IMPORTANT TRUTH
Fat loss is not about eating less food.
Fat loss is abouteating the right amount of the right food — with accuracy.
You don’t lose inches because you’re:
❌ Eating “home food”
❌ Drinking smoothies
❌ Having nuts & sandwiches
You lose inches when:
✅ Oil is counted
✅ Protein is prioritised
✅ Training is structured
✅ Blood sugar is stable
✅ Calories are honest
💬 FINAL COACH MESSAGE FOR CLIENTS
“If your portions are not measured,
your calories are only estimated.
And estimated calories give estimated results.”

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