My question is about calories.\n\nWell lets say your caloric needs are 3000 and you take in 3000. If you do that like every day would you stay the same weight? Or.. do you have to do this. Lets say you need 3000 calories (for your height, weight, age), and you eat 3000 calories, then do you have to burn another 3000 calories, then you will stay the same weight? What I mean is.. For every calorie you eat, do you have to burn it off? Or if its an extra calorie, you have to burn it off?\n\n\nLets say you need 2000 and you eat 2000, but you burn nothing, will you stay the same weight? Pls clear this up. Thanks
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Well, you've just stumbled (accidentally) upon the whole premise behind the much vaunted Atkins Diet. Many people, some of my friends in particular(!), think that the point of Atkins is to eat nothing but meat and avoid carbohydrates completely, thereby not taking in any useless calories.\n\nNay, the point to Atkins is to eliminate carbohydrates for a short time, and the re-introduce them slowly until you start to regain weight. That way, you can determine your daily needs and then eat accordingly.\n\nThe daily requirement that you speak of, say 2000 calories, is the amount of fuel you need to sustain life, i.e. respiration, digestion, mitosis, etc. plus a little bit so you can still walk and talk. That figure is, of course, a generalization at best (hence Atkins) and you may need more or less depending on your metabolism. Metabolism is something that varies with age too, so you need to take that into account. It slows down as we get older, and that's when we start getting those 'problem' areas that are hard to control.\n\nThe whole process of losing weight is further complicated by the way that our bodies store fat. We maintain a fat reserve which is intended for short bursts of energy when we need it. For overweight people (even slightly overweight) this reserve never gets used up, so they never actually lose 'real' weight, and a day or two later they find that they're back to square one. Maybe you've seen the "48 Hour Hollywood Diet" advertised in television. It promises to help you lose up to 10 pounds in two days simply by drinking the special drink. The fact is that if you don't eat for two days, you will lose about 10 pounds anyway, special drink or not.\n\nSo in order to start losing your long-term fat deposits you must do some form of exercise, and maintain a lower than normal calorific intake. Despite the almost daily 'revolutionary' products that constantly hit the market, the only really surefire, safe way to lose weight is the method that doctors have been promoting for years.
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Every bodily function burns calories, so it takes a certain number of calories just to stay alive. there is something called the RMR, resting metabolic rate... it is the number of calories you burn in 24 hours just by being alive, as if you were in bed all day doing nothing. I don't recall how it is calculated, but it is based on height, age, and weight. Anything you do, other than lying in bed all day burns more calories than the RMR.  So, for example, I am 23 and 6'0" tall... my RMR is around 1700 calories, so I would only need to exercise and burn 300 more calories to = 2000 calories per day.... do a search for RMR calculator and see how much extra you need to burn to = 2000 calories a day.
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It sounds like you are pretty active, so my advice would be to try and reduce calories, depending on what your caloric intake is at.  About how many calories do you consume?  Try to get down to 1500 for weight loss.  That's the only advice I have.  I know it can be discouraging.  I started last January to improve my health and lost 25 pounds by May.  But now, 1 year later, I haven't lost the last 25 I need to be closer to my ideal (I started really heavy).  Good luck, keep up the good work, and remember your health is improving even when the weight isn't always where you want it!
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Why people still rely on pounds as a judgement for their health amazes me yet today.  It is a myth that should be overcome.\n\nAt my healthiest (and I was very trim and firm) I was 170lbs at 5'8".  People would judge that, at first glance, as an unhealthy weight range.  But what people don't consider is that if you are a fit, trim, muscle heavy person... you will weigh more.\n\nIf you need a guide, try the Air Force body fat standards:\nhttp://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcejoin/a/afmaxweight.htm\n\n"The formula to compute BMI is weight (in pounds) divided by the square of height (in inches), multiplied by 704.5 (Don't worry about that though, the below chart shows the maximum and minimum weights using the formula)."  Which if you go to the website it will show you what I copied and pasted next --> At 66inches, your maximum weight can be 170lbs, mininum can be 117lbs.\n\nSo you see, you're right where you should be.  And if you're concerned about not being fit enough (not skinny enough) then try this.  It will give you killer toe jumps as a cheerleader:\n\n* Hang from a workout bar, a tree trunk, playground bars, etc.\n* Raise your legs up and out in a 'V' shape\n* Hold for one minute\n* Rest for one minute\n* Repeat 10 times, every day\n\nTry running if you want to take off some fat (notice I didn't say pounds or weight).  It burns a lot of calories and gives your heart a workout.\n\nTo make sure that you're utilizing your food intake correctly, eat like a:\n* King for breakfast (big meal)\n* Prince for lunch (medium size meal)\n* and a Pauper for dinner (small meal)\n\nI wish you the best, and chin up because you don't have to feel this way forever!
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Around 300 calories, that would put you at 1500-1800 per day which is about what one needs to maintain their weight. If you start losing or gaining then you will know you need to alter your calorie intake but that is a good place to start. :-)
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Yes and no.  You reach your maximum calorie burning potential after at least 15 minutes of continuous moderate exercise.  However, your body is always using calories no matter what you are doing.  You use calories just by being alive (breathing, digestion, circulation, etc.).  This is called "basal metabolism".  Activities over and above that will burn extra calories.  The longer you exercise, the more calories you burn.  The difficulty of the exercise you choose is also a factor.  If you are sweating and working hard, you burn more than just a leisurely stroll, obviously.\n\nTo determine how many calories you are taking in, you need to read labels and measure your serving sizes.  It's the only way to be sure.  For foods that don't come with a label (such as fruits, veggies, etc.), you can find websites that have calorie counts.
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Hey, we are on the same page. I'm 5'3'' and I weigh 125. I used to weigh 107...so I need to lose 18 pounds. I know this sounds crazy.....but I lose weight by eating one meal a day. I'll snack on fruits and veggies only. Limit your calorie intake. Your body burns about 10 times your weight. So right now, your burn about 1,140 calories in a day. There are 3000 calories in a pound. Slowly cut back your intake. I lost 20 pounds in 2 1/2 months doing this. Try eating about 500 calories a day. then youll burn about 600 calories a day + whatever excercise you do. But always snack on healthy foods throughout the day or else your metabolism with slow. NO SODAS.FRIES.CANDY! limit your bread and pasta/rice intake as well.
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I lost about 30 pounds in 3 months by counting calories.  If you go to self.com, there is a health tab that details your ideal body weight, ideal BMI, and the amount of calories you need to intake in order to maintain your weight.  Then you take the amount of calories needed to maintain your weight and subtract 500.  That new amount is the amount of calories you should get a day in order to lose about 1 pound a week.  \n\nAlso, a good exercise tip to lose your bodies stored fat is to exercise before eating so that the calories you burn are from the stored fat in your body versus the calories you just ate if you exercise after eating.
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Your BMR, or basal metabolic rate (metabolism), is the energy (measured in calories) expended by the body at rest to maintain normal bodily functions. \n\nEach Person has a different Metabolism.  It all depends on Male/Female and current weight.  Your metabolism decides how many calories you burn doing nothing.  1st I would have to know your sex weight and height to tell you how many calories you burn doing nothing. Then you figure in the 500 calories that you have already burn. \n\nHere is a website where you can input all of your info and it will calculate it for you.  Just remember 3500 calories = a pound.  So take that into consideration when losing weight.\nhttp://www.internetfitness.com/calculators/bmr.htm
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ya but its an unhealthy way to go about it\n\nA FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:\nThe correct way to burn fat and stay healthy is to burn more calories than you consume\nYou need to make sure you are eating healthy foods while still excercising\nIf you have a big appetite drink plenty of water so that you will feel full but not consume calories\nBut you should always eat\nIf you start to skip meals you will only be more hungry at your next meal and probably eat way too much\nRemember, the average persons stomach is as big as a slice of pizza scrunched up into a ball\nSo you shouldnt be putting more food into your stomach than what fits\nAlso, it takes aproximately 15-20 minutes for your brain to realize that you are full\nso eat slower and you will realize sooner when you are not hungry anymore\n\nALSO....\ni found this artical called "50 Habits of "Naturally Thin" People\nHow to get Started:Decide how much you want to loose and see how many calories a day it will take to make it happen by year's end.Then, work into your routines however many of these eating tweaks and exercises you need to achieve your goal.\nSlash 250 cal.s a day to lose about 25 lbs. in a year, Slash 500 cal.s to loose 50 pounds.\nThis is based on a 150-pound person: you may need to cut more/ fewer calories depending on ur weight, age & gender. It also assumes your normal calorie intake essentially stays the same and your weight is stable.\n* I'm only going to give you the ones that are most helpful and burn calories. If you want more then email me*\n1.Wake-up Workout - When your eyes open, sit up slwoly w/out using ur hands. W/ legs straight out, lean forward until u feel a gentle stretch in ur back & hamstrings. Hold. Then, Using ur abs, lower urself flat. Rest & repeat 2 more times. BURNS 10\n2. Balance Booster - While u brush ur teeth, alternate standing on 1 leg as u switch mouth quadrants(every 30 seconds). BURNS 10\n3.Be a Ballerina - As ur coffee drips, stand sideways, put 1 hand on the counter, and lift the outside leg straigh out in front of u, keeping it extended. With upper body straight, hold for a few sec.s and move it to the side: hold and extend it behind u. Do 5x on each leg. BURNS 10\n4. Talk It UP - Every time u grab the phone, stand up & pace around. BURNS 50\n5. Carry Some Weight - When ur grocery Shopping/ running erands, wear a backpack with 5-10 lbs bag of sugar inside to increase resistance & burn more calories. Add purchases to ur load as it becomes easier. BURNS 20 (FOR AN HOUR OF ERRANDS)\n6.Pump at the Pump - While ur getting gas, With 1 hand on ur car, Stand on the balls of ur feet & slowly rise up & down for as long as it takes to fill ur tank. BURNS 10\n7. Shop till the Pounds Drop - at the mall try on at least 10 outfits- pants and shirts.BURNS 60\n8. Jog for Junk Mail - For every piece of junk mail u get each day, do 1 lap around ur house/ building, / up & down a flight of stairs. BURNS 35-140\n9. Play Footsie - After Dinner, while u are sitting at the table, extend your right leg out & slowly bend it up & down, squeezing & holding in the up position for at least 5 sec.s. Repeat 5x for each leg. BURNS 10\n10.Ease into Evening - sitting with feet uncrossed, grab ur wrists & raise ur hands above ur head to lengthen the spine. Take a deep breath in as u reach & hold the position, breathing slowly in & out for 20 sec.s, taking longer on the exhale. BURNS 5\n11. Sing a Song - Spend sunday morning belting it out in the church choir. BURNS 70 PER SERVICE\n12. Catch This! -\nSpend 30 min tossing a ball or a frisbee with ur kid/dog BURNS 90\n13. Make Whoopee - Instead of a bowl of ice cream as a bedtime snack, have a robust tussle with your spouse. BURNS 300\n\nGood Luck!!
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It's 3500 calories.  And no it's not that simple as some will lead you to believe.  \n\nYou don't mention anything about your diet so I don't actually know how many calories you're consuming on a daily basis (or what foods).  The main idea is to maintain a calorie deficit so if you're not losing weight, chances are you're consuming more than your expending.\n\nMake sure you make wise food decisions:\nhttp://preventdisease.com/fitness/nutrition/articles/healthyeating.html.\n\nTry and make sure your last meal is 5 hours before you sleep.  If you must have something after that point it should only be a protein shake or water.  Stick to complex carbs (brown rice, potatoes) before 6pm and no carbs after 6pm.  Balance acid forming foods with base forming food to optimize digestion.\nhttp://preventdisease.com/fitness/nutrition/articles/acid_alkaline.html#\n\nCutting 500 calories a day will do nothing if your exceeding your calorie expediture.  For energy requirements, the first thing you have to do is assess your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)& AMR (Active Metabolic Rate) to assess your daily energy requirements. \n\nhttp://preventdisease.com/healthtools/articles/bmr.html\n\nOnce you have established how many calories you burn per day, your goal should then be to maintain the calorie deficit on a daily basis for gradual weight loss is achieved.  If your goal is to cut back on 500 calories through exercise and your combined BMR & AMR is 3000, then you better be sure you are not consuming more than 2500 calories.\n\nTrack your progress daily in a journal and tweak either your diet or activity level according to your progress until you get it right.\n\nIt's doubtful you are burning 700-800 calories by walking 50 minutes unless you are over 250 pounds and your rate is very brisk.  Use this calculator to help you figure it out.\n\nhttp://preventdisease.com/healthtools/articles/while_walking200.html
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1300 calories daily is quite low.  It's too low for exercising 2 hours per day.\n\nThis calculator will show you the approximate number of calories that your body burns just doing nothing: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calrmr.php  You shouldn't eat fewer calories than this base metabolism amount or you will lose muscle.  Any activities that you do, walking and exercise burn additional calories.\n\nSo, it would be better to eat a few more calories AND to exercise.  No need for 2 hours daily.  30 minutes to an hour 5 times a week is good.
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some people are trying the every other day diet. you diet every ohter day . i know it sounds wierd but makes sence. your burns what you take in, if you take in 1000 it will burn 1000. if your body is use to 2500 a day then it will burn 2500 a day, so on the diet day you burn more than you take in.
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well i write down everything i eat...its sorta like the weight watchers diet but i never go into the meetings or anything..\nso every day i write everything i put in my mouth basically water, meat, bread, so on! there are points for everything u eat and a point range that you want to be in between...so i just make sure i dont go over the point range..and then i weigh after one week\ni have been doing it for 4 weeks and i have lost 15+ pounds...\ni'm doing it to stay in shape for sports so i wasnt really planning on losing too much weight but my dad went on it...and he was for 4 weeks and has already lost more than 30 lbs...it effects people differently but overall it works..\nbut also if u excercise for 30 minutes a day youll start losing...\njust if u jog a mile a day...that is so good for ur heart and your body.\nand as far as the food...just stay off the junk food and try to buy some weight watchers books to calculate the points totals...
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When you look at total caloric intake v. burning per day, you need to consider that your body burns calories just by simply functioning.  This includes times that you are at rest, just moving about, autonomic functions, etc.  This can be a tricky figure to determine but there are calculators out there that can help you establish a rough baseline.\n\nThere are some things you may want to examine in your own routine.  How many calories are you getting in one sitting?  How many meals per day are you having?  When are you eating?  If you are eating twice a day that's not going to help.  If you are eating a 900 calorie meal in one sitting that won't help either.  If you eat more than your body needs at one time, the excess will be stored as fat.\n\nSo, you can consider a more structured diet.  I personally have at least 5 meals a day, smaller portions each meal (more or less I have three actual meals and snacks in between, and I'm eating something every three hours or so).  Also, I drink lots of water and reduce the processed simple carbs and bad fats.  Some people go as far as keeping a journal to help them track what their caloric intake/burning.\n\nFinally, consider adding resistance training to your exercise regiment, such as weight training or yoga.  This will help you to burn calories even when you're not exercising, such as when you're resting (recovery period).\n\nGood luck!
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I aim for 1900 calories a day or less.  I am  working closely with a diet/fitness professional.  I write down what I eat in a food journal along with the calorie value of everything and I meet with my girl once a week to discuss what I ate and how I felt and all that.  She encourages me to eat several times throughout the day -every 2 or 3 hours in fact.  I do plan ahead, but allow for some spontenaity, I also eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables.   When I eat at a friends house or a restaurant I write down what I ate when I get home and use this website to estimate the calorie value of what it was;\nhttp://www.calorieking.com/foods/\nAt first, I just wrote what I ate because I had no idea what the calorie value of anything was.  After 2 1/2 months of doing it, I have a much better idea of what the calorie count of different foods are and can plan better throughout the day.  I have lost 10 pounds since I started.  \nI was against the idea of counting calories at first, but agreed because what I was doing wasn't working.  For me, the most helpful thing has been the support  I recieve from my girl.  She has really helped me to stay focused.  Calories are a number, like your weight or your size that are only a part of the whole picture of health.  When I get frustrated at my slow progress she reminds me of how great I feel and the long term benefits I am giving myself by eating well and exercising and that this is for life-I am not on a diet to be a size 9 by the weekend.
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are you really working out properly and really dieting properly? Its a basic law of nature that you can't get more energy then you put in. meaning if you take in 1000 calories and workout to lose 2000 then your body HAS to take the extra 1000 calories from fat etc. Uneven fat lose from one side to the other does seem a bit odd. Is one side more dominant then the other? It could have larger muscles. Are your hips even most folks are not but yours maybe more so. Keep working at it