I am not planning to diet.  I just finished.  I simply added more exersize into my life.  All I want to know is how many calories a average woman eats in a day to be an average weight with the average amount of exersize.  Food labels are all based on 2,000.  Is that how many calories a average person eats in a day?
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1200 to 1500 with 30mins of exericse to not gain weight you at least need 1200 to have your body function
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lol... whoa... 1,000 calories! I stay away from those things as much as possible...\nWell, I think it's so that we don't use too much of the good stuff! :-)
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Typically you want to eat about 55%-60% carbs, 30% protein, and 15% fats in your diet (these can go up and down a little).  Even though everyone is into low carb these days you have to remember that carbs are your primary source of energy...no gas in the tank and you aren't going anywhere.  Also for your size you are probably around 1800 calories per day but you have to account for your activity level as well.  There are numerous programs online that will help outline your daily need for calories and then just go 5% under this number.  If you take in to few calories you will go into starvation mode and your body will want to store body fat.  Basically it is relatively simple, follow your dietary needs, and workout 3-5 times per week.  Also do some research, your body is your most important tool, get to know all you can about it.  Good luck with your fitness goals.\n\nCertified Trainer
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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
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i do the same thing. just remember just bea=cause you mess up 1 time doesn't mean stop your diet, it means get right back to it. my doctor has me on a 1500-1800 cal a day diet, no fried foods & walking 20 mins a day 3 days a week. in 2 months ive lost about 20 lbs.
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You likely brun about 1850ish calories a day with those stats. Subtracting 500 calories a day from how much you burn a day would equal 1 lbs lost per week or 1000 clories less for 2 lbs. Same goes for gaining weight, adding 500 to however much you burn in a day would make you gain 1 lbs a week.. You should never try to lose more then 2-3 lbs a week.\n\nUm... but since your so small already I think you just try to lose 1 pound per week so you should take in 1350 calories a day... Dont want to starve yourself.
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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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The New Food Pyramid broken down mathematically translates into consuming your Daily Calories in the following percentages:\n32.2% Dairy\n26.8% Veggies\n21.5% Fruits\n08.1% Grains\n07.4% Meats/Beans\n04.0% Additional Oils\n---------------------------------------------\nOn a 2000 Calorie Diet for example:\n644 Calories from Dairy\n537 Calories from Veggies\n430 Calories from Fruits\n161 Calories from Grains\n148 Calories from Meats/Beans\n081 Calories from Oils\nThen of course 8 Glasses Water (Juice counts)
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How many calories you need depends on various factors, including height, total body weight, ratio of fat to muscle, age, gender, genes and physical exercise. (Plus illness, pregnancy etc.) But usually, a woman's calorie needs can be reasonably accurately assessed by focusing on two calorie components. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and physical exercise.\n\nBasal Metabolic Rate is a short way of saying: "the amount of energy (calories) you need to keep your body functioning while at rest." A body needs a minimum number of calories to maintain the millions of chemical reactions which keep eyes, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys etc. in healthy working order. This is your Basal Metabolic Rate. Over half the calories needed by most women fuel these basic bodily functions.\n\nTry this link:
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I also eat only one meal per day. I see to it that I get a big breakfast in (usually a big bowl of cereal), and that usually keeps me full until mid-afternoon. Then, I eat an apple or some oatmeal, and I'm fine until the evening. I believe in only eating when hunger strikes, and this has been a very good method to lose weight (although it wasn't my intention).\n\nSome people say that you're supposed to eat every 3 hours to keep your metabolism running, but I just don't believe in that. I've tried that, and I actually put on weight. So, I agree with you that one meal a day can completely suffice. Everyone needs to find their own eating pattern, and I guess this system of eating once a day works very well for both of us! I also feel that I have more energy and that my nutrition has shifted in the healthy direction. I also feel that I can enjoy food more because by the time I eat, I've worked up a full appetite. \n\nIf this way of eating is best for you, then don't let anyone tell you it's not. People have also been telling me that the way I eat isn't healthy, but I just don't see the point of stuffing myself with food when I'm not hungry! I'm at a normal weight and am keeping my weight ever since I started eating like that. Also, you're right in saying that eating larger meals throughout the day just weighs the body down and makes you feel tired. This is also one of the reasons why I refrain from eating large meals in the daytime.
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You weigh 144 pounds. You burn 1440 calories each day just carrying your weight around. If you ate 800 calories per day or less (don't starve yourself) and drank plenty of water, you could loose the 24 pounds in 16 weeks. That excludes exercise. But, if you also work out for 15-30 minutes each day you should be able to achieve your goal. Remember though, just because you are working out doesn't mean that you will loose, you have to stay on your eating regiments. I know all this from personal experience. I weighed over 330 and now am down to 250 in less than a year from just changing my eating habits.
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My grandma chewed me out when I was going for 2nd Dr. Pepper when I was about your age.  She said never drink more than one a day.  I stuck with that for years.  Now I don't drink any.  \n\nLet's see, doing the math, 4 Dr. Peppers a day is about 600 calories that you don't really need.  That's over 1 pound of body weight each week.  \n\nI recommend cutting back to one Dr. Pepper/day for a month and see if that makes any difference. \n\nGood luck.
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Look at the nutrition label on the side of the box. Look under where it says 1 serving. One of the first things listed should be calories. NOw, the box will have two calorie measurments (usually) you want the one under kcal. SO if it says 100 you know how many is in the food.\nNot all foods you eat will have calories listed, such as at restraunts ect. This site has an estimate of how many calories is in all types of food! including fast food\nhttp://www.thecaloriecounter.com/\nThis site tells you how many calories you need to eat to MAINTAIN weight\nhttp://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_6_1x_Calorie_Calculator.asp\nYes it is true! a 3500 calorie deficiency (through a combo of excercise and eating les than to maintain weight will lose you a pound. To calculate calories buruned doing certain activities, go here!\nhttp://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/jumpsite/calculat.htm\n\nAnd no, if you excercise you cannot eat what you like if you want to lose weight to the person who said you can
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I am not a doctor but in general the equation is very simple: Calories Consumed - Calories Used = Weight Loss (or gain).\n\nWithout a plan to change their diet, most people regain the weight.\n\n\nMike Honeycutt
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According to this web site:\n\nhttp://www.keepkidshealthy.com/adolescent/adolescentproblems/weightmanagement.html\n\napproximately 2200 calories a day for girls.\n\nPlease also study more about the types of food to eat instead of just the calories to keep yourself energetic and in a good mood.  Fresh, whole foods are so important.  It's so good when people, including young people, choose to be mindful of what they put in their bodies.  Just please choose to have health as your objective and not "skinniness."  \n\nIf health is your objective, beauty will follow along with many other benefits.  Starting now is wonderful!  It'll keep you from having to work really hard later to overcome huge health problems.  Instead, you can avoid them from the beginning.
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It really depends on how much weight you want to loose. How much you already weigh doesnt really matter. Typically, the average calorie intake a day is 2,000.\n\nIf you are planning to lose between 10-15 pounds, cut back to 1,800 calories a day, until you lose the weight\n\nIf you are planning to lose 15-25 pounds, cut back to a 1,500 calories a day, until you lose the weight.\n\nIf you are planning to lose more than 25 pounds, cut back to 1,100 calories a day, until you lose the weight. \n\nIf a person is more than 20 pounds over weight, it might be a good idea to subract an extra 100 calories a day.\n\n\nThe most important thing to do is keep track of where you are getting those calores from. If you are getting your daily calorie intake form junk-food, thats not going to help. Try to fill up your calories on healthier food.
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Well, i think you do. It isnt good for your body to have only 400 to 500 calories a day. that should be like in a meal! So, you should'nt be afraid to eat. Eat what you want, excersie. Dont work yourself so hard though.