I am wondering how many calories a day I need to lose weight. I am 5'9 232 currently and would like to weigh 175. So what would be a good daily number of calorie intake for myself.
2007-07-05 05:34:07 · 2 answers · asked by dtndtt 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Go to www.weightwatchers.com. They'll help you calculate. It might also help to go to the meetings: you learn a lot there. Basically, though, figure about 15 calories per pound of weight. I'd suggest cutting about 500 calories a day, and add some walking. Start with 20 minutes and build up to an hour a day, five days a week. Maybe lifting some weights would help, too, as it would firm your muscles and help you look good.
2007-07-05 05:53:38 · answer #1 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Figure out what your current caloric intake is and then subtract 500 calories from that. Stay in that range and you will lose gradual and permanent weight. Continue taking down the calories as you lose weight. This along with regular exercise will help immensely
2007-07-05 12:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋