How do I figure out ow many calories I need to consume in a day to lose weight?
To lose a pound of weight a week you must create a 3500-calorie deficit, or burn 500 calories per day more than you eat. Here’s an example of how a 150 lbs. person would achieve that: Your daily calorie intake to lose 1lb. per week: Add a zero to your body weight 150lbs + 0= 1500 Add 20% for extra daily activity +300 Daily caloric rate = 1800 Subtract 500 calories a day -500 (by eating 500 calories less or by burning 500 calories through exercise) Total = 1300 EXPLANATION: So to lose a pound a week, a 150 lbs. person needs to create a 500 calorie deficit from 1800 calories by either exercising or eating less. Just substitute your own body weight to the above formula, for you to figure out the right amount of calories that you need. It’s important that you read food labels for you to be able to count the calories. Good luck!!!
