By: Carol Jenkins
Submitted: 2010-08-26 11:08:32 | Word Count: 483
Once you are flabby and thinking about making alterations to your eating routine and exercise routines, it can seem like an endless uphill struggle. In truth, lots of people fall at this first hurdle. However, it shouldn’t be a scary procedure. Losing weight is not a black art; it just takes persistence, commitment and time. When you do get to your goals it can also be one of the most personally gratifying experiences in life.
It would be nice to be able to speed up the process and see immediate results. Sadly though, as with most of the nice things in life it takes time and hard work. There are lots of products claiming to offer a fast answer to your weight problems, these can offer a notable boost to your efforts, but will not work unless you have the remainder of your eating plan on track.
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So, what is this science to fat loss then? Well it is a simple case of maths. In order to lose two pounds of fat we must burn (or not eat) 6000 calories a week, or 860 calories a day. That might seem simple, but keep in mind you may already be eating well over the total of calories that your body needs just to sustain its present weight.
We need to first figure out just how many calories our body needs to uphold our present weight. Thanks to the internet there are lots of excellent web sites that offer BMR calculators. Do a quick search and find one that lets you put in your details as well as your activity levels. Abide by the instructions and note down your BMR calorie requirement.
Now just deduct those 860 calories from your BMR. You now have a daily goal calorie threshold. Of course you may want to lose fewer than two pounds every week, in which case you must adjust the information to suit. Don’t however, try to lose any more than two pounds a week as this can have a harmful effect on your wellbeing.
Now that you have your calorie target you can start to break it down in to meal and snack groups. Take into account the more consistently you eat the smoother your weight loss.
So you see, it is not so much a magic formula as a simple formula. Now, you have to provide the drive and determination to take the initial steps on the road to weight loss. Good luck, and keep in mind you can do it!
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