How many calories should one consume when one wants to lose weight?
To lose, you need to consume fewer calories than your body burns in the day; in scientific terms that difference is called a Calorie Deficit. Scientific research has shown that a calorie deficit of up to 500 calories per day allows safe and sustainable weight loss. A higher calorie deficit will starve the body of essential nutrients and create temporary weight loss (the “yo-yo effect”). A calore deficit of 500 calories per day will allow you to lose 2-4 kgs per month. The calorie deficit can be created by eating fewer calories (“improving your diet”) or by burning more calories (“improving your activity level”) or a combination. Find out how many calories your body needs with our calorie counters.
