Weight management often depends on calculating metabolic rates, understanding fat biochemistry, and tailoring exercise programming for either muscle acquisition or structured fat reduction.
Getting your metabolism to fire so you burn 2,000 calories per day is quite achievable, especially if you're a moderately-active healthy adult. Your body uses calories for basic biological activity, such as breathing and pumping blood.
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Your body mass index, or BMI, is calculated using your height and weight to help your doctor estimate the amount of fat on your body. If your BMI dips below 20, he may show concern that you're underweight, and if it's below 18.5, he may diagnose you as severely underweight.
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If your doctor has told you that you'd benefit from weight loss, then lose weight in a way that sets you up for a lifetime of healthy habits and feelings of well-being.
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No magical solution exists to address the small pouch of fat at the front of your lower abs. When you're dieting, you can't point to an area and simply will it to disappear. Your body loses weight in a pattern determined by genetics and hormones.
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If a deadline in six weeks has you wanting a slimmer frame, set realistic goals. For most people, dropping between 20 and 30 pounds in this short a period of time is nearly impossible.
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The number of calories needed to lose weight depends on your size, age, gender and activity level. An 1,800-calorie diet is an appropriate weight-loss amount for those who are moderately active or who burn more than 2,000 calories per day.
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No one-size-fits-all approach applies to calorie burning, so no single answer exists as to how many calories are burned in a 3-mile run. A very rough estimate puts your burn at about 300 calories, but that's a very imprecise calculation that likely won't work for many people.
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You can't choose from where you lose weight, and you can't really pick where you gain it either. If you have long, thin legs, you may desire a bigger, more solid-looking base.
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As you age, it can be harder to lose weight. You may find you cannot eat like you did when you were a 20- or 30-year-old and lose weight. Being a man over 40 and overweight can increase your risk of developing certain chronic diseases.
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It may come as a surprise that watermelon -- a juicy summer fruit and backyard barbecue favorite -- is actually good for you. It is sweet but doesn't pack a lot of calories per serving, and its high water content makes it filling and refreshing, but without any fat or cholesterol.
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Small goals help you tackle a significant weight-loss goal, such as losing 70 pounds. Reward yourself for every five or 10 pounds lost along the way, because every pound lost is an accomplishment. You may want to lose it all quickly, but weight loss doesn't happen at a speedy rate.
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Magazine articles and fitness gadgets promise to help you lose your love handles with crunches, side bends and twists. The reality is that you can't target this extra fat with belly-busting moves.
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To lose the fat that makes the thighs, love handles and other areas slimmer, participate in regular cardio, interval training and strength training.
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Skipping meals, especially before a workout, can thwart your goals to slim down. A pre-workout breakfast gives you the energy to go harder and burn more calories during exercise.
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The fat that pads your belly and makes up your love handles responds well to exercise, but not with the moves you might expect.
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