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This answer is a bit complicated. First you have to understand how your body stores and uses energy. When you take in more calories than you use in a day the extra energy is stored as fat.
When you eat your body will refill it's reservoir with energy stored as glycogen. The glycogen is stored in your liver and in your muscles. When you exercise this is the first bit of energy that is used. After the glycogen is used up, your muscle energy stores are used. When that energy is used up, then your body switches to a new source of energy. Fat. This fat is broken down into energy, but it is a much more difficult process which requires alot of oxygen. That is some of the reason why your heart rate and respirations increase with exercise.
These first two sources of glycogen and muscle energy will not net any weight loss at all. When you get into the third stage of exercise fat will begin to be burned.
At this point your weight is being lost at the same exact time as the fat is being converted into energy. So this happens at the same time. Tit for tat. Weight for energy. But, you have to exercise for a prolonged period of time to reach the third stage of energy production.
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∙ 14y agoToo many variable factors to give a useful answer. However.... it's not healthy to lose weight (fat) too fast.
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Is counting calories a good way to lose weight?
Watching calories can help you lose weight, but counting calories does not. Often foods that are healthier for you and your metabolism are more calorically dense, but they help you lose weight in the long run. You need a minimum amount of calories on a daily basis, at least, to not be under starvation.
Where can I find information on counting calories to lose weight?
You can get information on counting calories to lose weight using an apple app like fitness count that will tell you how many calories you have eaten from what you input.
What's the best plan for counting calories to lose weight?
Most all diets to be affective include counting calories. The easiest method according to dieters that help with counting calories is Weight Watchers. They use a points system that breaks down calories into an easier way of keeping records.
If you count calories will you lose weight?
Counting calories will not make you lose weight. Making sure you act on what you have counted, will. Exercising well and chewing all your food extremely well will also help.
Do you lose weight burning calories?
Yes. As long as you eat less than you burn, you will lose weight!
Are grapes calories bad calories?
They will be low in calories from fat. So, no, they are not that bad. Grapes are good for you nutritionally. If you are counting carbohydrates or calories in order to lose weight, you will need to limit your intake.
How do I make a personalized calorie counting diet plan?
One of the best ways to count your calories is to use an app for your smart phone called Lose It. The app allows you to enter your current weight and desired weight goal while allowing you to input your food consumption along with counting calories. By meeting a calorie count amount you can lose weight effectively.
Does calorie counting actually make you lose weight or does it just help you to not gain any more?
Calorie counting is only used to keep track if how many calories you are taking in. to retain your current weight, the average American can take in up to 2000 calories a day. Eating less calories can help you loose weight when done along with exercise. exceeding the limit results in you gaining weight.
How do I count calories to lose weight?
I would go to a book store, and buy a book on counting calories. It will have lists of food and the calories they have per serving. It would be very helpful especially when you first start out dieting.
If you only eat three things a day how long till you lose weight?
There is no way to answer how long it will take to lose weight because it depends on the calories that are being eaten daily. Three things a day may have more calories than six or ten things a day. Losing weight depends on one thing: calories in = calories out.
Can you lose weight while eating carbs from fruits and vegetables?
Yes You can lose weight eating anything as long as you are burning more calories than you are taking in.
How do you lose weight with ease?
Well of course there's no "easy" way to lose weight necessarily, however, they are many steps you can take so that the process is easier for your body and lifestyle. I'd say that the best way to lose weight is to be as accurate as possible when counting calories. If you know the basics (calories consumed + calories expelled), you can work to figure out a diet and exercise plan that will put you at your weight loss goals. Many companies sell calorie counters so that you can easily track calories from any activity, be it working out or even sleeping.
