So how do you lose weight? In theory, the answer
is
pretty easy. You'll lose about a pound for every 3500 calories you cut
from your diet. So, if you want to lose a pound a week, you need to eat
500 calories less than your body burns each day.
Next, we need to
look at the number of calories you burn each day. The human body burns
a good amount of energy, even during sleep and rest. Calories fuel all
the process in your body. You literally would not move if not for
calories. So some calories are definitely needed. The problem is when
you consume too many, they get stored as fat.
In order to get a
general idea of where you should start your diet, start with a chart
that lists basic calorie rates. You'll get an idea of how many calories
you should burn each day, based on how tall you are, your gender, your
body type, and your level of activity. These charts might not be 100%
correct for you, but you can still use them as a good research point.
Do
not try to lose a bunch of weight all at once! It is better if you lose
one pound a week and eventually reach your weight loss goal than to
lose a bunch of pounds all at once but then give up because you have
been burned out so quickly. This also makes it more likely that you
won't consume the proper amount of nutrients needed to stay healthy.
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