How many calories vs. how much exercise is needed to lose a healthy amount of fat per week?

Question

If my basal metabolic rate is 1500 and you need to reduce that by 500 calories everyday to lose 1 pound a week - wouldn't that be unhealthy for me considering it's "bad" if you consume less than 1200 calories/day? Or should I eat normally but more healthy, and keep at/increase my workouts? What would be the healthiest way to go?

My BMI is 22.9 I think - if that means anything. I am 5'8 and 145 pounds. I am trying to become more chiseled/toned. Thanks.

I did get the calculations from the net, and from my doctor. That's what I posted! lol. I am asking how do I get more toned if it would be unhealthy to cut my diet --- would I need to drastically increase my work-out? That kinda thing...

Answer 1

22.9 is a normal BMI. You should eat in a way that is more filling with fewer calories so it won't be like you're depriving yourself. And that reducing by 500 for 1 pound is if you don't exercise. Exercise and then you wouldn't have to reduce by 500.

Answer 2

find calorie/fitness calculator on the net, enter your stats and it will tell you how many calories a day you need to maintain your weight. take 300-400calories off that number and that's how much you need to lose weight.
eat 5-6 small meals a day instead of 3 big ones.
5-8 servings of fruit and vegetables a day.
8 glasses of water a day.
4-6 times a week cardio work out for 30-50min plus light weight training.
no junk food, no sodas, no white flour (white bread, pasta, cookies, cakes etc)

Answer 3

energy are the only rather factor is pound for pound weight alleviation. A pound of fat is between 3000 and 4000 means. A gram of fat is 9 means. You eat 5000 means an afternoon, and burn 4000, in below a week, in spite of the undeniable fact which you do no longer eat ANY fat, you will have the means to realize weight. in case you burn 4000 means, and eat 3000 from approximately a pound of butter common, you will have the means to in spite of the undeniable fact that shed pounds. energy are the only factor that concerns.

Answer 4

eat healthy and work out and u wont have to lose 500 i bet.i think 22.9 bmi is healthy