How do I Figure How Many Calories Body Needs in Order to Lose Weight?

Losing weight is not an easy process; it takes discipline through proper diet and some form of physical activity to expedite the process. In order to properly gauge your workout regimen and diet, you need to know how many calories must be consumed each day in order to healthily reach your weight loss goals. There are several ways to figure out your body's required caloric intake and you do not have to be a mathematician or fitness trainer to figure it out.

Things You'll Need

• Computer

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Instructions

• 1

  Find an online calorie counter that does the math for you.

• 2

  Type in your age, sex, current weight and the amount of weight you want to lose in one month. Do not try to lose more than eight pounds in a month.

• 3

  The page will display your daily recommended caloric intake based on what you entered. This is the amount of calories you must consume each day. If you are exercising, minus the amount of calories burned from your daily recommended intake after working out; this will give you leeway to eat a bit more if you wish, while burning fat and improving your cardiovascular health.