There are 3,500 calories in one pound of fat. So if you cut or work off just 3,500 calories, you'll lose a whole pound of fat. While it is possible to reduce your calorie intake and increase your exercise regimen to shed pounds quickly, it is important to remember that doctors recommend that you not lose more than 2 pounds per week to allow your body to properly adjust to weight loss.
Here are some tips to help you safely drop 3,500 from your regular routine:
Run
Running for about 1 hour at a slow pace will help you lose about 350 calories, depending on your body type, speed and terrain. So, if you run for an hour five days a week and at the same time follow a consistent diet, you will safely lose one kilo.
It is important to understand that many people who are just starting to run will eat pasta and other high carb foods to compensate for the effort. They think that because they worked so hard, and burn their calories so, they deserve a treat. After all, they justify, pasta will help keep their energy levels up.
However, what they may not realize is that while they legitimately think that carbs will fuel their workout routine, they are not actually setting their bodies up to lose weight. When you burn 350 calories but eat 450 over high-carb pasta, you're adding more calories to your body than you otherwise would.
However, running helps jump start our metabolism and change your muscle tone, so you burn calories more efficiently. Instead of inhaling a pasta dish after your run, grab a big salad and splurge on carb-rich croutons.
Eat
When you eat out, not only are you exposing your body to a variety of high-calorie, high-fat foods, high problems, but you're also tempting yourself to eat a larger portion than you might normally eat. Therefore, what could be a simple 500 calorie meal can easily turn into a 1500 calorie fat fest. If you want to lose weight by cutting calories, it is essential that you are aware of exactly what you are putting into your body. Especially at the beginning of your new routine, it's important to prepare your meals and monitor your hunger levels.
Eating out generally puts you in a social situation where food isn't a priority, but spending time with friends is. Because of this, people tend to eat more and more than they normally would. People who don't eat desserts often even need another round of calories. If you must eat out, help avoid temptation by choosing a salad instead of a plate of pasta or a burger. You will be amazed at the difference in the amount of calories you take in when you make simple decisions like your food choices.
By reducing your total calorie intake and increasing your physical activity level, you will be able to lose those 3,500 calories without too much trouble. Make sure you stay focused, motivated and on task. You will lose unwanted pounds in no time!
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