Despite what you may think, losing weight isn't a mysterious processin fact, weight loss doesn't even have to invlove strange diets, special exercises or even the 'magic' of pills or fitness gadgets. want the secret to weight loss? Make small changes each and every day and you'll slowly (but surely) lose those extra pounds.
Here's how it work
- Calculate your BMR (basal metabolic rate).
- Your BMR is what your body needs to maintain normal functions like breathing, digestion, etc.
- Calculate your activity level.
- use a calorie calculator to figure out how many calories yoou burn while sitting, standing, exercising, lifting weights, etc. through the day.
- Keep track how many calories you eat. use a food juornal to add what you eat and drink during the day . if you're eating less calories than you're burning, you'll lose weight
Betty's BMR is 1400 calories and she burn 900 calories in daily activity. To maintain her weight, she should be eating 2300 calories but, after keeping a food journal. Betty find she's eating 2550 calories every day. By eating 250 more calories than her body needs. Betty will gain one pound every 2 weeks.
This example shows how easy it is to gain weight wthout even knowing t. but it's also easy to lose weght. In fact, you can start losing weight rght now by marking a few simple changes. If you can burn an extra 500 calories each day, you'll lose a pound a week and you won't even have to change yourr clothes. Try this:
Instead of.... | Do this... |
Having an afternoon Coke | Drink a glass of water. (calories saved: 97) |
Eating an Egg McMuffin | Eat a small whole wheat bagel +1 tbls of peanut butter (calories saved: 185) |
Using your break to catch up on work or eat a snack | Walk up and down a flight of stairs for 10 minutes (calories burned: 100) |
Hitting the snooze button | Get up 10 minutes early and go for a brisk walk (calories burned: 100) |
Watching television after work | Do 10 minutes of yoga (calories burned: 50) |
Total Calories Saved: 532 (based on a 140-lb person)
Focusing on daily changes is the best way to reach your goals. No, you won't lose weight overnight but isn't it better to permanently change your life for the better? Say it with me: My Health Is More Important Than My Appearance. Repeat that 10 times a day and you're on your way to better health.
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