About the virus. CMV is a member of the herpesvirus group, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus (which causes chickenpox), and Epstein-Barr virus (that can cause infectious mononucleosis). The virus may remain dormant or sleeping within the body over a long period.
You Need to Burn 7,000 Calories to Lose a Pound, Not 3,500. If youâve ever calculated how much weight youâll lose by cutting out a certain number of calories a day, you know the most famous equation in dieting: 1 pound of fat = 3,500 calories. Too bad that equation is wrong.
One pound is equal to 3,500 calories. So, if you want to lose 1 pound per week, you would need to cut 500 calories from the calories that you usually eat in a day.1  Last Reviewed: May 15, 2015. 2  Last Edited: May 15, 2015.ext, find the line on the calorie chart that applies to you based on your gender, age, and level of activity. Remember that the chart estimates how many calories you should eat per day to keep your body weight where it is now. If you want to lose weight, you may need fewer calories.