Thursday, January 7, 2010
How Many Calories Should I Eat ???
The age old question..."How many calories should I eat?"
If I had a quarter for every time someone asked me this question...well, I'd probably have 200 quarters.
This is a very individual question. We all have different body types and metabolisms.
Here's a basic formula that will give you a general idea:
655 + (4.3 x weight in lbs) + (4.7 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age) = ____ calories
This is how many calories you need just to stay the weight you are.
Add in some exercising and clean eating and you can shave off some serious calories.
Remember it takes a 3500 calorie deficit to lose 1 pound. That's 500 calories a day!
Any way you cut it....you have to move to lose!
JUST dieting is not the answer. Dieting alone will not build muscle, strong bones, core strength, or hundreds of other benefits.
Calculate your calories, keep a journal, and see where you're at.
360 wellness and fitness
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