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it all depends, but generally you should be eating a healthy diet of roughly 2000 calories and working out. one thing to remember is eating calories, and then burning them off at the gym is much better than just not eating them. its much better to eat 2000 and burn off 400 than to just eat 1600 and not go to the gym. also, you height, weight, body composition, etc should help define your diet. if you're at 30+% body fat, then 1600 is probably alright because your body will use your excess fat as energy... if you're 8-% body fat, your metabolism will slow down and it is very unhealthy.
bottom line is that cardio exercise, eating enough protein and lifting weights is the key to losing weight. muscle is the engine of your metabolism (the bigger the engine, the more calories/fat you burn) - its as simple as that. the best way to burn calories and get in shape is to lift, but cardio is a very important aspect as well.
What else can I help you with?
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.
How much weight can you lose at 800 calories a day in 3 weeks you are getting married and need to look good you havent any time to work out?
It depends on your maintenance calories. If your maintenance calories are around 1200-1600, not much at all. Especially if you don't have any time to work out. You might be able to lose 3 or 4 pounds, if your maintenance is a little higher. Typically, the optimum weight loss from undereating and exercising (in order to lose fat and not lose muscle) is about 1.5lbs.
How many calories can a 5ft 2 girl aged 22 have a day and lose weight?
Depends completely on her level of activity, but you can start at 1600 per day.
How many calories does a 180 pound man need to lose weight?
It depends how tall you are and how many exercise you do in one day. If you're doing moderate exercise (such as walking to work) you'll probably need around 1600 calories a day to lose weight. One very important thing to lose weight is also to count the fats (not only the calories). Avoid everything that has a higher fat than 5. You'll lose weight extremely quickly!
How many calories should you burn to lose weight?
It takes 3500 calories to lose a pound
Is a boxing gym good to lose weight?
With an estimated average of 350 to 450 calories burned per hour, cardio boxing can be a great addition to your weight loss plan. Since it takes 3,500 calories to lose one pound, you need to burn an additional 500 to 1,000 calories a day through diet and exercise to lose the recommended one to two pounds each week
What are some exercises to lose weight?
A good exercise to lose weight is running and jogging, even swimming. They burn calories quickly and easily, and can be done just about anywhere you are.
How many potatoes can you eat to lose weight?
Sorry- no magic food or diet will make you lose weight. calories of ANYTHING eaten must be less than calories burned to 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.
Do you need to burn all your calories to lose weight?
Your body needs calories to survive. To lose weight, cut your daily intake of calories by 500 and exercise for an hour 5-6 days a week. Ingesting more calories will not help you lose weight.
Is Cardio good for trying to lose weight?
Yes. The more you can get your heart going, the more calories you will burn.
When reducing maintenance calories by 15 percent why don't you lose weight?
Weight loss takes place when you eat fewer calories than you burn. Unfortunately, sometimes when we cut calories our bodies will go into "conservation mode" and we will just burn fewer calories. That's why diet and exercise are recommended whenever you try to lose weight. Good luck.
