Counting Calories to Lose Weight

Dear Editor,

I fully understand that calories matter when it comes to losing weight. I'm a 35 year old female who needs to lose 50 pounds. The thought of counting carbs or calories is disturbing to me but I feel it's the only way to lose weight. What's your opinion?

    ~~ Christina

Dear Christina

You are correct! Losing weight happens by burning more calories than you take in. Whether you keep track of calories or not, your body will count the calories. It takes a deficit of 3500 calories to lose 1 pound of fat.

To make the process of counting calories easier, plan each meal. You can buy a calorie counter book in most bookstores or supermarkets for a few dollars. We suggest that you become familiar with the calorie value of foods you like to eat. There's also a free calorie counter at our sister site.

Write down each food item for the day and plan between 1200 and 1400 calories per day. Men should plan between 1500 and 1800 calories per day depending on age and activity level.

By planning your menu each day, the counting is already accomplished and you have a good plan to follow the rest of day.
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