To calculate calorie intake, use equations like the Mifflin-St Jeor or Harris-Benedict, which consider factors such as age, gender, height, weight, and activity level or use our calorie calculator.
1200 calories a day is generally too low for most women to lose weight safely and sustainably. The recommended calorie intake for weight loss in women ranges from 1600-2400 calories per day, depending on age and activity level.
For a moderately active adult, the range could be approximately 2200-2800 calories per day for maintenance.
Calorie needs for weight loss vary by age. Generally, younger adults need more calories. For example, a sedentary 21-25 year old needs about 2000 calories, while a sedentary 61+ year old needs about 1600 calories. Reduce this by 500-750 calories for weight loss.
Two large eggs contain approximately 156 calories.
To lose 2 pounds a week, create a daily calorie deficit of about 1000 calories. This can be achieved through a combination of diet and exercise.
Walking 10,000 steps burns approximately 400-500 calories, depending on factors like weight and walking speed.
Counting both calories and fat can be effective, but calorie counting is generally more important for weight loss. Creating a calorie deficit is key to losing weight.
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