| Author |
Message |
Sharon C
Yahoo User
|
 Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:30 am Post subject: I was wondering how many calories do you need to cut to loose 1-2 pounds a week? |
 |
|
| I am a female in my 30's I am 5'8 and my weight is in the low 160. I want to loose 18 more pounds and then I will have lost 50 (I have los 32 already) how do I figure out how many calories I need to cut to loose 1-2 pounds a week? I workout 3-4 times a week, cardio,strength and Pilates/Yoga. If you can help me that would be great. Thanks. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Tony V
Yahoo User
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:34 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Well, you'll have to burn off 3,500 - 7,000 plus what you eat to be able to burn 1 - 2 pounds a week. You might have to work out 5 times a week with cardio to be able to do this, but its a very attainable goal for you.Cheers! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Cookie Monster
Yahoo User
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:34 am Post subject: |
|
|
| 1200 calories is a good amt to eat each day and still lose weight. Once ready to maintain go to 1500 and see what happens. You may need to add or cut back to maintain. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
maione T
Yahoo User
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:34 am Post subject: |
|
|
| A pound is about 3600 calories. To loose a pound a week you would probably have to burn about 5000 extra calories a week because most the caloroies you burn while running or whatever is carbs.A mix of excersizing and eating healthy (not less) would be the fastest way. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
blue9steel_cjb
Yahoo User
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:35 am Post subject: |
|
|
| In theory it takes a deficit of 3500 calories per pound you wish to lose. Cutting by that amount doesn't always result in that amount of losses though as there are a number of other factors that influence the process. The basics are a calorie deficit, insulin management, sufficient protein intake, proper hydration, hypertrophy training, etc. I talk about diet and fitness quite a bit on my blog, you may want to check it out at http://fitnessratchet.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
D. Lee
Yahoo User
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:35 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Cutting 500 calories a day will help you lose about a pound a week! As long as you are still getting good nutrition it should help. We cut calories by switching to wheat bread, wheat spaghetti, and using just comparing everything on the shelf to get something good, but low in calories. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
logsdodl
Yahoo User
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:39 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Sounds like you have a good workout schedule so keep up the good work. Now to lose a pound you must burn or your body must consume 3500 calories. While losing weight don't want to eat more than 1500 calories a day. Stay away from any type of animal products, refine food, saturated fats, process foods, and make no exception to these rules. Yes that pretty much means eating veggies and fruits but there is a huge variety to choose from and how to prepare. Keep it up and look better and feel great. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
AMBER D
Yahoo User
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
w8n4myhrtniraq
Yahoo User
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:56 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Go to www.Sparkpeople.com. I have lost 70 lbs using their program. It's completely free and they create and diet and exercise plan that is right for your body. You can choose how much you want to lose a week and they will create the plan to help you meet your goals. They have message boards for support as well as thousands of recipes. It's all free. Good luck ! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Medicine Woman
Yahoo User
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:07 am Post subject: |
|
|
| When I was dieting I watched my fat intake and didn't worry about calories. 30 grams of fat a day will keep you at the weight you are now. Try to cut that in half or down to 10 gms. a day. You will lose weight. That means lots of fruits and veggies. Drink lots of water and exercise, I walked at least a mile everyday. I lost 23 pounds in 6 weeks by following this plan. I ate tuna in water with celery and onions ground up and mixed in with the tuna. I snacked on green beans from a can, zero fat ( I love green beans straight from the can) watch your carbs that turn to fat. I put my husband on this diet and he lost 25 pounds in about 2 months, he likes his sweets so I had to come up with something sweet to feed him everynight. I used angel food cake with applesauce mixed with cinnamon and splenda. Fat free puddings, fat free cool whip on angel food cake and fat free pudding. Mix it up and you can still have sweets. I changed him from ice cream to sherbet. Canned fruits in their own juice and lots of salads but fat free dressing. Hope this works for you. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
One United World
Yahoo User
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:19 am Post subject: |
|
|
| In order to loss weight, you will need to find the root cause on your weight gain. Once you find out the root cause, you will be able to come out a weight loss plan with the right diet plan that able to help to reduce your weight.Only with a realistic weight loss diet plan, you will be able to achieve it easily. In order to have ideal weight. few things to take note.Diet- Try to have plenty of starchy foods such as rice, bread, pasta, potatoes,- Aim to have five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables daily- Use a moderate amount of dairy prodPhysical ActivityGetting active is one of the best ways to lose weight and keep fit. There are all sorts of activities andsports that can get you moving and aid weight loss.Calories and WeightA pound of fat equals 3500 calories. To lose 1 pound a week you will need to expend 3500 more calories than you eat that week, whether through increased activity ordecreased eating or both. Losing 1-2 pounds of fat a week is a sensible goalGet more information about the diet plan that suite you http://lossweight-zone.com/category/diet-plan-review/ |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
FAQ
Register
Log in
Powered by Yahoo! Answers