Assuming that person is eating 15 calories per pound (the average amount of calorie burn per day for a person), the way to create a 500 cal deficit is either eat 500 calories less, or exercise 500 calories more.
Naproxen Sodium Dosage. When treating acute pain, dosage recommendations for naproxen sodium typically start at 220 mg to 550 mg, twice a day. For arthritis pain, the suggested dose is 275 mg or 550 mg, twice a day. If symptoms still persist after several weeks, your healthcare provider may suggest a higher dosage.
1 For naproxen controlled-release tablet (e.g., NaprelanÂ®) dosage form: 2  For rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis: 3  AdultsâAt first, 750 milligrams (mg) (taken as one 750 mg or two 375 mg tablets) or 1000 mg (taken as two 500 mg tablets) once a day. Adultsâ550 milligrams (mg) for the first dose, then 550 mg every 12 hours or 275 mg every 6 to 8 hours as needed. 2  Your doctor may increase the dose, if necessary, up to a total of 1375 mg per day. 3  ChildrenâUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.