I'm 18, 5'4, 117 lbs. I am going to the gym every other day doing and hour and a half of weight machines and getting in the sauna. I want to lose between 7-10 lbs in one month and a half, or less. How many calories should I be consuming a day to reach my goal weight?
2006-10-27 01:07:16 · 6 answers · asked by Pook 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I know you will say, why do you want to lose weight? .. because I have fat rolls, thats why
2006-10-27 01:08:42 · update #1
You should be consuming at least 1400 per day, but if you feel low energy then eat more, you have to have fuel to exercise.
2006-10-27 01:11:06 · answer #1 · answered by daisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not how many calories you take in -- it's what kind of calories you're taking in.
The best way to lose weight is to make small, gradual changes and over time, they will have an extremely powerful effect on you.
Follow those steps will ensure that you meet your goal easily.
Check out http://www.obesitykills.iconfessional.com . The guy there is an ex-Marine, like myself, and he's putting together a program for himself in his blog that will get him back into shape. It will work for pretty much anyone and he's doing it all publically.
He's not selling anything, just sharing what he's doing as he does it. He's hoping for encouragement and motivation from his readers.
Hope that helps.
2006-10-27 08:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For you 1400-1500calories should be fine.Try to exercise everyday instead of alternate day for 45 minutes.Whatever is consumed should be burnt that day itself.Avoid all fatty foods and consume more fruits and veggies,also eat 3 balanced meals a day and never skip your meal.Lastly consume 3 litres of water daily this steps your BMR and helps you burn fat effectively.
2006-10-27 08:21:04 · answer #3 · answered by milorani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
losing weight will not get rid of the fat rolls..you need to tone up with crunches...also all through the day hold you stomach in tightly for a count of 10...plus cut out sugar completely for 7 days
2006-10-27 08:20:10 · answer #4 · answered by scully60_61319 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be consuming between 1,500 and 2,500; depending on your body type and metabolism. The ideal weight for a woman who is 5'4 is 120 pounds; 100 pounds for 5'0, and you add 5 pounds for every inch of height; but I don't know your bone mass, so you should probably be between 110-130, I'd say you're good like that.
2006-10-27 08:17:50 · answer #5 · answered by NoLa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 1500 a day with 5-6 small meals a day every 3-4 hours
2006-10-27 08:54:23 · answer #6 · answered by GingerGirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋