Losing weight;
3500 calories=1 pound.
So that means for every 3500 calories that you burn off, your body loses 1 lb.
Gaining weight;
3500 calories=1 pound.
So that means for every 3500 calories that you consume and do not burn off, your body gains 1 lb.
Any amount of calories you cut out from your diet will eventually lead to losing some weight. Remember the general rule of thumb that 3,500 calories = 1 pound. So if you begin by lowering your caloric intake by 250 calories from your regular BMR number and exercise enough to burn an additional 250 calories each day, you will lose approximately one pound per week.
BMR
Use the basal metabolic rate (BMR) to determine your daily approximate caloric needs. BMR is the number of calories your body needs everyday to maintain its basic functions and your current weight. To determine your BMR, simply multiply your current weight by 10. So if you weigh 200 pounds, then 2,000 calories/day would be your BMR.The more exact formulas are here;
| English BMR Formula |
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| Women: BMR = 655 + ( 4.35 x weight in pounds ) + ( 4.7 x height in inches ) - ( 4.7 x age in years ) Men: BMR = 66 + ( 6.23 x weight in pounds ) + ( 12.7 x height in inches ) - ( 6.8 x age in year ) |
| Metric BMR Formula |
| Women: BMR = 655 + ( 9.6 x weight in kilos ) + ( 1.8 x height in cm ) - ( 4.7 x age in years ) Men: BMR = 66 + ( 13.7 x weight in kilos ) + ( 5 x height in cm ) - ( 6.8 x age in years ) |
You can find a calculator here; http://www.my-health-and-fitness.org/calorie-burning-calculator.php
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