Losing weight can be a difficult process. Too many exercise and diet fads make choosing proper methods of weight loss difficult. Simply put, MayoClinic.com states that weight loss comes down to the number of calories expended or consumed. Specifically, 3,500 calories equals 1 lb. of fat, states MedlinePlus. Reduce your intake of high-calorie foods and perform regular daily physical activity to burn calories. Figure out how many calories to burn with proper planning.
Step 1
Determine how many pounds of fat you want to lose. Multiply the number of pounds you want to lose times 3,500 to determine the total amount of calories to burn to lose weight.
Step 2
Set a goal to lose 1 lb. per week. Because 1 lb. equals 3,500 calories, you must burn intake or burn 500 fewer calories per day to lose 1 lb. per week. Achieve this goal by choosing low-calorie foods and exercising regularly.
Step 3
Multiply the total number of pounds you want to lose by weeks to determine how many weeks it will take you to achieve your goal. For example, if you want to lose 20 lbs., it will take you 20 weeks if you lose 1 lb. per week.
Tips and Warnings
- Seek the advice of a physician if you are having difficulty with weight management.
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