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Can you really lose weight by just watching your calories a day?
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∙ 15y ago
The most important part of weight loss is cutting back on calories and limiting fat, sugar, sodium, etc intake. However the best way to lose weight is to combine healthy eating and exercise. Make sure that even though you may cut on calories, the calories that you do eat are good calories and not empty ones.
Calories consumed - calories expended = fat
You can lose weight purely by cutting calories but it's not sustainable for a long time, and you'll probably end up feeling tired and grumpy and give up before any real change.
The best thing to do is work out how much weight you want to lose each week. A pound of fat is 3000 calories so if you decide on losing a pound a week that's roughly 430 calories a day less than usual.
This is a lot of calories to lose so I would advise cutting about 230 calories a day from your diet, and burning an extra 200 calories a day (30 mins jogging a day will do this). This way you will feel happy and energetic and lose weight that stays off. It takes a long time to go, but it took a long time to accumulate the extra weight so it makes sense.
The more exercise you do, the faster your metabolism, so it is the perfect system for weight loss.
The less you eat, the slower your metabolism, so it's rubbish.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoWell, you have to do more than just watch them! By actively monitoring and reducing your calories, you most definitely can and will lose weight. You have to lose weight when you burn more calories than you consume- where else is the energy coming from? That and Exercising, Also, eat healthier foods.
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∙ 14y agoA little. Your body needs to burn more calories than it consumes, however, to actually lose weight. So watching calories intake along with exercise is the fastest and best way to lose weight.
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∙ 13y agoNo because all your doing is using your brain.
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∙ 9y agoThat's possible, but not a good idea, it's better to not only eat right, but to exercise and stay in shape.
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Is it really necessary to count calories to lose weight?
Well the goal of weight loss is to eat less and not to go over a certain amount of calories each day otherwise you won't lose weight. Usually that number is either 1200 or 1500 calories. However if you know what foods work in combination for you to lose weight you can just stick with that.
Can you lose weight by playing snooker?
It's better than sitting and watching tv, though you still probably only burn around 100-150 calories per hour. What you eat (or don't eat) is just as important in weight loss.
Do you burn more calories sleeping than watching TV?
I read in this health book , i think it was the healthy food guide that you burn slightly more calories sleeping than just sitting and watching. It has something to do with your body repairing cells and other stuff it has to work slightly harder than when you're just sitting.
How many calories can you eat if you weight 90 kg?
Anybody can eat as many calories as they would like...if you are looking to lose weight, eat less than 2,000 calories a day. If you are looking to maintain your weight, eat just about 2,000 a day. If you are wanting to gain weight, eat 2,500 calories a day.
What meal substitute drink is acceptable on Weight Watchers?
Acceptable is a relative term. If you're watching calories and fat, fiber and carbs just calculate the points and don't eat over your daily points allowance for the day.
Can you lose weight from getting scared and if so how many calories could you loss?
No, you do not burn calories just by being scared.
Will eating when not hungry make you gain weight?
It really deepens on what you eat.. Something healthy like an apple , fruit or a sand witch should be good. Just watch your calories.
Does coffee burn calories or lose calories?
Coffee doesnt not burn calories nor make you loose calories it just adds onto your weight if you drink to much at one time
How can a worried almost 7 stone 5' 5 healthy eater - who is somewhat active - gain weight?
Simple, to gain weight eat MORE calories. To lose weight, eat less. Eating more calories doesn't mean they have to be unhealthy calories though EVERYTHING (except some diet drinks and water) has calories, even vegtables. Just eat bigger portians of healthy foods and you should gain weight soon. Simple, to gain weight eat MORE calories. To lose weight, eat less. Eating more calories doesn't mean they have to be unhealthy calories though EVERYTHING (except some diet drinks and water) has calories, even vegtables. Just eat bigger portians of healthy foods and you should gain weight soon.
How much fiber do you need in a day to lose weight?
Fiber and weight lossare not related.To lose weight you need to eat less calories and/or burn more calories in exercise.Fiber just helps your body form "better" stools.
How much weight can you lose in 4 days if you only drink water?
First of all, only drinking water is really hard on your body. You'll actually gain weight from all the empty calories, and you'll look anorexic. I advise just eating healthy....this diet will be really bad for you!
Does aloe juice really help you lose weight?
No. There's no kinds of certain juices or foods that help you lose weight. The only way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories than you burn. Usually people just say something will help lose weight to get people to buy their product.
