For many of those who is on diet or other means to reduce weight it is important to understand about calories intake and how much it should be
burned. Calories control weight gain and weight loss. The more calories you eat, the fatter you are.
1. Understanding BMR ( Basal Metabolic Rate )
And Your Calories
For many of those who is on diet or other means to reduce weight it is
important to understand about calories intake and how much it should be
burned. Calories control weight gain and weight loss. The more calories
you eat, the fatter you are.
Your BMR is the number of calories your body burns at rest to maintain
normal body functions everyday. This can be calculated using the
equation formulated by Harrison Benedict.
1. Formula for Women
BMR = 655 + (9.6 x weight in kilos)+(1.8 x height in cms)
- ( 4.7 x age in years )
2. For Men
BMR = 66 + (13.7 x weight in kilos ) + ( 5 x height in cms )
- (6.8 x age in years )
Once the BMR is determined you need to multiply by the following
factors to calculate how much calories you need. That is,
BMR x Activity factor = Total caloric Need
Activity Factor
Light or no exercise 1.20
Light exercises 3times/wk 1.375
Moderate excercises 3-5times/wk 1.55
Very active 6-7 times/wk 1.725
Extra active daily exercise 1.90
2. To lose weight, you need to create a calorie deficit. You can do this by
either eating fewer calories than your body burns or to keep calorie intake
the same by increasing your activity level. Lets say your total caloric
need is 2000 calories per day and your stored fat is 3500 calories you
need to shed 500 calories per day to maintain a healthy weight depending
on your workouts.
Our body is designed to take on the most adverse circumstances. If you
eat too few calories, your body will think there is a food shortage and
your BMR will slow down to expend as little energy as possible. You
will begin to feel tired and as a result unmotivated to follow whatever
weight loss plans you are supposed to follow. An average healthy human
will not lose more than 1.0 kg of fat per week. What you will lose is
water.
Some Caloric Truths
Drinks Calories
Margarita 300
Pina colada 250
Gin/volka 200
Beer, regular 200
Red or white wine 3.5oz 100
Loo-carb beer 99
Rum or diet coke 100
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