How Do You Lose 1 Pound Of Fat?
As the obesity epidemic continues to spread, more and more people want and need to lose fat. One lb. of fat is equal to roughly 3,500 calories. As such, in order to lose 1 lb. of body fat, it is necessary to burn 3,500 more calories than you consume. The most practical approach to meeting this goal involves a combination of dietary discretion and exercise. Set a goal for steady, realistic weight loss. Select a goal that is reasonably attainable, as discouragement and frustration will lead to failure. Over a period of 5 to 7 days, measure and record as accurately as possible all foods and liquids you consume. Using a reliable text or online resource, determine the total calories you consumed over the course of each day. From this data, extrapolate average calories consumed per day. Determine the amount of daily calorie deficit you need to accomplish your goal. For example, if your goal is to lose 1 lb. of fat in one week, it will be necessary to burn 500 calories more than you consume e
