ok I decided to lose weight?

Question

So yeah I joined a gym and I will have a personal trainer to help me, I am aware that I also need a healthy diet, so I decided to count calories, the thing is how much calories a day do I need to see results? I weight 60kg (9 stone) Im 5ft4 and Im 19yo. please help =)

Answer 1

For someone who exercises "moderately" and has an "average" metabolism (and only you can be the judge if those two apply to you) the typical rule of the thumb is to take your weight (in POUNDS) and multiply it by 12, and that is how many calories you need to eat a day to stay the same weight. Eat leass and you should lose weight.

So: 1 kg = 2.20462262 lbs
60 kg = 132.2774 lbs

132 x 12 = 1584

If you're exercising with a trainer, my guess is that you're working out at least "moderately," so to lose weight you probably need to eat abouty 1600 calories a day.

Remmeber that this is a just a guidline, but it's a pretty good one, and a great starting reference if nothing else. Just remember that as you lose weight, you'll have to adjust! (This is why people always find that last 3 or 4 lbs that hardest to lose)!

Answer 2

Losing weight is about eating the right foods and right amount of calories. It's also not going to happen overnight. I heard someone once say you didn't gain weight overnight, your not going to lose it overnight either. For your height and weight you should be eating more calories, but the right calories. Try some fruits and veggies and whole grain foods. Eat more protein and less carbs. Try drinking a lot more water too. These will all help you out. Good luck!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Low Carb Dieting Tip
Your rate of metabolism dictates how many calories you burn. Heredity, gender, age, body size. diet and nutrition, activity level, and your overall health factor in on determining how high or low your metabolism is. It is normal for metabolism levels to lower as a person ages. Because of this it is important to begin stepping up your exercise routines in your thirties and forties.

Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

Eat Regularly - Eating 5-6 small meals throughout the day will give you energy throughout the day--helping you to burn calories. Whereas, calories eaten during larger meals tend to get stored as fat.
Maintain a Balanced Diet - Not only how often you eat is important, but your food choices are equally as important. Nurture you body with the appropriate balance of protein and carbs.

Eating whole foods rather than processed food gives your digestive system a workout that burns calories. For example: choose an apple over apple juice.
Workout with Weights - Building muscle mass will replace stored fat. As you build muscle tissue your metabolism increases.
Don't Forget Cardio - You need to get that heart rate up and breathe a little heavier. Twenty to thirty minutes of cardiovascular activity 5 days a week is recommended. Brisk walking or swimming are good. Or utilize exercise equipment (exercise bike, treadmill, or elliptical trainer)
Fruits and vegetables are clearly an important part of a good diet. Almost everyone can benefit from eating more of them, but variety is as important as quantity. No single fruit or vegetable provides all of the nutrients you need to be healthy. The key lies in the variety of different fruits and vegetables that you eat.
Some basic fruit and vegetable tips:
• Try to eat more fruits and vegetables. If you need 2,000 calories a day to maintain your weight and health, aim for at least nine servings (4½ cups) a day.
• Choose a variety of different fruits and vegetables. It's easy to get into a rut when it comes to the food you eat. Break out and try a wider variety - include dark-green, leafy vegetables; yellow, orange, and red fruits and vegetables; cooked tomatoes; and citrus fruits.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

1500

Answer 8

good for you and you have my support on this
I also go to the gym and have a goal as do you to lose weight

mc.