How many calories should I consume...?

Question

on a daily basis if I want to lose weight, and I go to the gym (cardio for 30 minutes) 5 days a week? weekends rest.

Answer 1

First, take your weight in pounds, add a zero to the end and that's how many calories you should eat everyday to lose weight. (example: 250 pounds = 2,500 calories per day) You will have to adjust your caloric intake as you lose weight.

(be sure it's not under 1,200 calories per day)

Then, plan your meals off of the basic food pyramid.

www.mypyramid.gov is a great website!

Water is also very important!

Take your weight in pounds and that's how much water you should drink in oz. everyday. (example: 250 pounds = 250 oz.)

1 cup is approx. 8 oz.

Daily physical activity is not required but if you want to boost your weight loss and tone up then you should be physically active 30-60 minutes per day.

Remember this is a gradual proses, it doesn't happen over night.

Hope I helped!

~Ruthann

Answer 2

1500 calories is ideal.

Answer 3

A good diet goal is 1500-1600 calories per day. Once you're at your target weight, you should up it to around 2000 daily.