how many calories should i consume?

Question

18 y/o, 5'4, 120lbs, asian, i dont exercise, nor do strenous activities. regular days spent at school, im not really very physically active now, all i do is sit in class, and do the usual stuff. although everyone says im in good shape, i want to get slimmer. so, how many calories?

Answer 1

9000

Answer 2

If you feel that you need to slim done then you must consume less calories then you burn causing your body over time to use fat for energy through gluconeogenisis.Don't listen to anyone who tells you how many calories that you should have with a definitive answer because there may be an RDA for caloric intake but this is not a blanket analysis and does not apply to everyone.While it is a good idea to speak to doctor before starting a diet you can calculate your BMR for caloric needs.Link to follow below.

Answer 3

I think daily calories consumption per person is different depending on the activities and the objectives, if you want to lose weight, you have to cut-down calories, change the habit - until your "ideal" weight then find the right balance of your eating habit.

If you are comfortable with your shape now, just recognize what you're eating and balance it out with your activities.

Daily consumption is generally within 1000 to 2000 calories per day.

Answer 4

I would say a min of 1500 to a max of 2000. That is if you want to maintain your weight. For weight loss it is a good rule of thumb to go no lower than 1200 calories. It would also be advisable to get out and walk. Do some kind of exercise

Answer 5

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Answer 6

A normal daily supply is 2000.

Answer 7

1500-2000....but always talk with a doctor before you start any serious diet !

Answer 8

a dietary supply is around 1763 cal. no less... then you are unhealthy

Answer 9

try some diets on this site might help you

Answer 10

I don't know exactly sorry
i hope others will help you