Emilyâs passion as an interior designer comes through in an energetic, fun and down to earth way. Having been the catalyst for creative interior design in some of Kansas Cityâs finest homes for over the last twenty years, she prides herself on being able to work with all types of home decor and budgets.
Most experts recommend that you cut approximately 500 - 750 calories per day to lose one to two pounds per week. Of course, in order to cut those calories, you need to know how many calories you usually eat. So before you go on a diet or reduce calories, it's best to keep a food journal for a week to establish your starting point.
That's easy, just be alive! Your body is constantly burning calories to keep your body functioning. To burn more calories, do more activities, and the more strenuous the activity the greater the calorie burn. How many calories to lose one pound? You have to burn 3500 calories to lose one pound of weight. This is why you should use a calorie counter regularly. How to lose 20 pounds? You have to have a calorie deficit* of 70,000 calories to lose 20 pounds (*burn 70,000 more calories than the number of calories you eat). Enter your details: Select your gender: