weight loss advice?
peace asked:
for a loss of 2lb a week, how many calories should i consume, im not overly active, in work im sitting most of the time, at home im studying for a degree so i need an intake based on being fairly inactive….. i would like to lose 28lbs…..
i weigh 178lbs… would like to get back down to 145lbs by the summer, i was told 2lbs a week is healthy?
Need to lose weight?
for a loss of 2lb a week, how many calories should i consume, im not overly active, in work im sitting most of the time, at home im studying for a degree so i need an intake based on being fairly inactive….. i would like to lose 28lbs…..
i weigh 178lbs… would like to get back down to 145lbs by the summer, i was told 2lbs a week is healthy?
Need to lose weight?
Need to lose weight?
Losing 2 pounds a week is borderline unhealthy. It would help to know how much you way now, because 28 lbs could also be extremely unhealthy. I know that doesn’t answer you question, exactly, but I’m more worried about your overall health than your weight.
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To lose one lb, you need to eliminate 3500 calories either by not eating them, or exercising to burn them off. So, to lose 2 lbs per week, you will have to eliminate 7000 calories per week. It’s not possible to say how many calories you should consume, because I don’t know your weight, but there’s your rule to go by. Eliminate 1000 calories per day. (But make sure this is a combination of diet AND exercise. You don’t want your caloric intake to be too low, because that would be unhealthy.)
A healthy weight loss is typically considered 1 lb per week. As you can see by the above numbers, 2 lb per week would be very hard to achieve in a healthy manner.
Good luck.
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I had the same problem … 10 hours of sitting at a desk and then being worn down at the end of the day where I just wanted to stare at the tv.
There is a FREE website called SparkPeople.com where you complete a profile of where you are now and what you want to achieve. It will then set you up on a path of ‘baby steps’ to get you moving a little more, teach you little things you change in your daily eating habits to cut calories, and teach you how to make choices in every day life (like when all your friends want to go out to dinner).
It offers a Nutrition Tracker, Fitness Tracker, and a huge support community where you can ask questions and find answers. They have members who have achieved their goals and have been there for over a year later maintaining and trying to help motivate others.
Thanks to SP I’ve learned to eat healthier, be more physically active (and I still sit at a desk all day), and have lost more than 25 lbs in the last 6 months. I still have another 15 to work on, but I’m thrilled with my success.
Good luck on your weight loss journey, but commit to just having a healthier lifestyle.
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Only with a realistic weight loss plan, you will be able to achieve it easily.
In order to have ideal weight. few things to take note.
Calories and Weight
A pound of fat equals 3500 calories. To lose 1 pound a week you will need to expend 3500 more calories than you eat that week, whether through increased activity or
decreased eating or both. Losing 1-2 pounds of fat a week is a sensible goal
Healthy diet
- Take the stairs instead of the lift
- Keep walking whilst the escalator caries you up
- Walk or cycle instead of driving short distances
Diet
- Little salt – always read the label
- Aim to have five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables daily
5 Top Tips
1. Keep an accurate food diary
2. Set healthy and manageable goals
3. Ensure you make healthy choices within your routine
4. Be proud about your progress
5. Make a strong commitment towards lifelong changes
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Losing 2# a week is about average and normal. Watch your diet and start walking 30 minutes a day.
Try some CLA, it’s a varied form of the essential fatty acid linoleic acid. It’s found in the red meat of cattle that are fed natural grasses. It is also found in eggs,poultry and safflower and corn oil. It’s used mainly as a supplement to reduce body fat. It’s also being studied more extensively for it’s anti-cancer properties. Take 1,000 mg 2-3 times a day.
It’s safe, effective and doesn’t cause jitters, nervousness or lost sleep.