How many calories to lose weight?

Question

I am 5'2, and I weigh 250lbs. How much calories should I be eating to lose weight? I want to lose 50lbs to start with. Im just not sure how many calories I should make sure I dont eat over.

Answer 1

Google Basal Metabolic Rate... that should get you started - I don't know how active you are, so I can't really give you a calorie range. There are online calculators that can help you figure this out. Try WebMD - that's a favorite site of mine, and free.

You seem to have a reasonable starting goal, and have the basics of a plan in place (calorie counting)... that's great! It's more than most people have. Make sure you get a form of support. Weight loss is not just about eating less and exercising - it can be a very emotional experience too.

Answer 2

Generally, a pound equals 3500 calories. So therefore, if you can cut 500 calories from your diet daily for a week, you would lose one pound. However, this does not include the fact that as your body gets used to exercises and as you lose weight, you burn less calories.

Depending on your diet, the calories you eat may differ. From my calculations (see below), I think you need to consume about 2000 calories a day to maintain your weight.. but if you already eat over that much, then you would stick to 2000 calories. You may decrease that if you want, but you should not go under 1200 calories; that is a huge deficiency and you put yourself at risk of gaining back weight once you eat a little over 1200.

Work out at least 3 times a week, be that running, walking, jogging, sports, or swimming, for 30 minutes or more. Increase the duration as time goes by. Running at 5.2 speed, for me, burns about 70+ calories per 15 minutes. Depending on your weight, this may burn more. All of these are good exercises to keep your blood pumping. Tennis and Badminton are also good sports for using your legs and arms. Then, change your diet. Eat more for breakfast, a little less for lunch, and dinner shuold be somewhat light. You need most of your energy before dinner, anyway, unless you plan on exercising after.

Be sure not to deprive yourself of nutrients like protein and iron.

Calorie food counter (some includes fastfood):
http://www.thecaloriecounter.com/
http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/
http://www.calorieking.com

Daily Caloric Needs: http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

Answer 3

hmmm exercise start by walking and joggin once a day like jog for a but and when you get tired rest

i did this personally i wat at about 200lbs i think like 197

so i decided to loose weight and i'm only 5'5-6 not sure

but walking and jogging as much as you can

then try and step it up little by little

i did this and lost over 50 lbs

dont lift weights youll only put on weight that way

at first you will loose alot of weight cause ur body has to work harder cause it moves alot more

but thats why u step it up

and then youll notice the difference.. ok good luck


this best thing about this meaning joggin is it's not focused on one ares so youll loose weight all around and look smaller

which is good...

Answer 4

To know how much calories you have to eat just add zero to your weight

Answer 5

Record facorite programs on them when you exercide

Answer 6

avoid white foods

Answer 7

1500 to 2000 calories and EXERCISE.

Answer 8

a handful of unsalted pumpkin seeds make for a healthy mid day snack theyre rich in magnesium which helps lower blood pressure

Answer 9

swap half of the avocado in a 1 2 cup of guacamole for zucchini

Answer 10

2 hour walk at a moderate pace