i'm a female, 5'7 and weigh about 145lbs. if i need 2,100 calories a day to stay the same, what is a safe amount to cut out so that i lose weight safely? i go to the gym for an hour 5 times a week. thanks :)
2006-07-16 20:01:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Generally I recommend people not drop more than 500 calories a day. More than that and you start sacrificing muscle, slow your metabolism, and wind up with low energy.
I like your approach though. You are keeping active - thus building muscle and boosting your metabolism. It also shows you know what you are doing in terms of calorie consumption.
Just be sure that you take a multi-vitamin, keep exercises and choise healthy food choices. The weight will come off if you follow a good workout and keep your food consumption moderate. Try to spread your meals around as well -- 4 to 6 smaller ones work the best.
Also, a good tool to try and use is http://www.fitday.com. It's free and I like to use when I am counting calories.
2006-07-17 01:41:15 · answer #1 · answered by mchenryeddie 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you need 2,100 calories, then keep that amount and nothing more. Try burning more then those calories to loose weight.
2006-07-16 20:04:44 · answer #2 · answered by jazzoboist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1500 calorie intake a day is safe
2006-07-16 20:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by cutie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dietician.
2006-07-16 20:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by arkiso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋