Calorie Guide for Weight Loss: Calculation and Burn Rates

How many calories does the average body burn a day, even while sitting or raking leaves? Calculate the precise deficit needed to lose 2 pounds a day through diet and activities like biking.

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How to Burn 800 Calories a Day on a Treadmill

One pound equals 3,500 calories. To lose weight at a healthy rate -- 1 to 2 lbs. per week -- you must burn a substantial number of calories through exercise, such as treadmill walking or running.

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