Lose Weight Using Calorie Calculators
Calorie calculators are used to estimate the number of calories a person needs to consume each day. Dieting often requires reducing calories in effort to lose body weight with the intent of improving physical condition especially for the purpose of reducing obesity. According to The World Obesity Federation the global prevalence of over one billion adults reaching 21 percent of the world’s population is projected to be obese 2025. In the United States over 40 percent of adults will be obese with a higher prevalence among women 43 percent then men 38 percent. In China 15 percent of adults will be obese a significant increase from 2019. In India over 10 percent of adults will be obese a rapidly growing trend. People across the globe are searching for new ways of managing weight, selecting a diet and fitness plan suited to their personal preferences.
Whether you are looking to lose weight, or maintain weight, calorie calculators provide clear guidance on how many calories you need to consume each day. Dieting plans are based on the reduction of any of the macronutrients including carbohydrates, fats and proteins that constitute a major portion of food a person consumes that are a necessary source of energy. A male age of 25 with a height of 5 feet 10 inches tall participating in moderate exercise 4 to 5 times each week, weighing 165 pounds needs to consume 2.549 calories per day to maintain weight, consume 2,299 calories each day for mild weight loss, consumes 2,049 calories each day for weight loss, consume 1,549 calories each day for extreme weight loss. A female who is 25 years of age with a height of 5 feet 10 inches tall weighing 165 pounds participating in moderate exercise 4 to 5 times each week who consumes 2,305 calories each day to maintain weight, consume 2, 055 calories each day for mild weight loss, consume 1,805 calories each day for weight loss, consume 1,305 calories each day for extreme weight loss.
Calories are your worst enemy there are clever ways to defeat it. When measuring energy all calories are technically the same in that they all represent a unit of energy. In the context of nutrition not all calories are alike and may affect your body leading to weight gain. Eating healthy foods like lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats is the winning combination for losing weight while improving good health. Carbohydrates provide the body with quick energy and are found in foods like nuts, seeds, pasta, bread, fruits and vegetables. Most nuts and seeds contain carbohydrates although they are considered low in carbs, and high in nutrition. One serving of 25 almonds is only 173 calories, 15,19 fat, 5.92 grams carbs, 6.38 grams protein and is the perfect snack option. Consuming proteins is essential for building and repairing tissues found in meats like chicken, turkey, beef, fish, seeds, beans, eggs and nuts. One serving of cooked chicken is only 128 calories, 2.76 grams fat, 0 carbs, 23.99 grams of protein.
One serving of a salmon steak ⅝” thick is 197 calories, 6.11 grams fat, 0 carbs, 33.3 grams protein. Healthy fats provide long lasting energy and are important to hormone production and cell health, found in butter, oils and avocados. Eating healthy foods following portion control guidelines is the winning combination when using calorie calculators.
Cheers!
Patricia Lynn
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