How long does it really take to "burn" fat and it to show? Is their a website that determines this?

Question

I mean really, if i were to do situps.. would 1 situp count as like a salt grain of fat burned off?

is there a site where i can measure how much i would need to do to burn xx amount of fat in a selected amount of time?

I heard some people saying a full days workout does make a difference, and i heard others say that you wont burn anything.. that results take time...

I understand how hard it can be to workout and not see results right away.. but it would be nice to know somethings goin on inside ya know? or atleast you know your getting the relative results your aiming for in your set amount of time..

Its hard to explain...

I want to burn xx fat by next (insert day), how much (insert suggested exercise) do i need to do to make it happen?

along with staying below (number) (calory/carb/sugar/whatever) daily.

Is there a site that calculates this or maybe a guide that helps you do this? Much thanks in advance!

Answer 1

There should be plenty of sources that can calculate how many calories are burned for each type of activity. But be aware, these calculations can only be rough estimates because every person uses energy at different rates.

Males, for instance, tend to burn more calories, for the same level of activity, than females, because males TEND to have larger muscles. Some people have faster metabolism. Some people "push" themselves harder than others. Some will "cheat" on a sit up while another extends himself more.

In general, the kind of exercise that makes you breathe harder (aerobics) burn calories faster than strength exercises. All activity will first burn calories in the form of sugars in the blood stream. (glucose) Only after these are used up, will the body start converting fat into glucose the cells can use. Glucose that the body does not immediately need is converted into fat.

So, just looking at how many calories you burn off will not immediately translate into how much fat is lost. The most basic calculation to be considered is that, if you burn more calories than you take in with food or drink, weight loss will occur. How fast depends on those factors I mentioned earlier.

Answer 2

As far as I remember, to instantly burn off a pound of fat you would need to run a marathon. That's to burn off a pound straight away without doing anything else to your diet etc.

As you can see, fat doesn't shift easily, your body will use any energy source it can before fat, including your muscles and any food you've eaten recently. It's a survival mechanism.

The best way to lose fat is gradually, you have to take in less calories and expend more energy, if you just exercise and don't eat right it won't work (unless you have time to exercise for many hours every day).

Look at it as, a 500ml tub of Ben & Jerrys = about 1500 cals
You would have to run 10miles to burn off 1000 cals.

Each day you should be looking to take in between 1500-2000 cals dependent on your individual requirements so you have to use all of that up before you can start burning fat (remember though that respiration and daily functioning will use up a lot of that).
Take in less cals than that and your body will go into famine mode and that's bad for you.

Food is just as important as exercise to lose fat, but what's the point of being skinny and untoned? Exercise will help you maintain muscle mass.

As far as losing x amount by x date goes, you should only look to lose 2lbs a week or 3 maybe if you're very overweight. Any more will come back on with a vengeance.

Answer 3

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How long does it really take to "burn" fat and it to show? Is their a website that determines this?
I mean really, if i were to do situps.. would 1 situp count as like a salt grain of fat burned off?

is there a site where i can measure how much i would need to do to burn xx amount of fat in a selected amount of time?

I heard some people saying a full days workout does make a difference, and...

Answer 4

It takes whatever it takes, according to how hard people train.


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How long does it really take to "burn" fat and it to show? Is their a website that determines this? -
I mean really, if i were to do situps.. would 1 situp count as like a salt grain of fat burned off?

is there a site where i can measure how much i would need to do to burn xx amount of fat in a selected amount of time?

I heard some people saying a full days workout does make a difference, and i heard others say that you wont burn anything.. that results take time...

I understand how hard it can be to workout and not see results right away.. but it would be nice to know somethings goin on inside ya know? or atleast you know your getting the relative results your aiming for in your set amount of time..

Its hard to explain...

I want to burn xx fat by next (insert day), how much (insert suggested exercise) do i need to do to make it happen?

along with staying below (number) (calory/carb/sugar/whatever) daily.

Is there a site that calculates this or maybe a guide that helps you do this? Much thanks in advance!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Don t take other suggestion to oder your dish when you go to restaurant with your friends

Answer 8

You can find calorie calculators but its up to you to choose your own diet and exercise. The best way to lose FAT is slowly.

Answer 9

Practice deep brearhing exercises to reduce the stress hormone cortisol

Answer 10

jump on a trampoline for 29 minutes