Here is a website that will calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). Your BMR is the number of calories your body would burn on its own if you just laid in bed all day.
My BMR is 1,461.75.
The next "calculator" this site offers is for your Daily Calorie Needs. You multiply your BMR by a number that is chosen depending on how active you are (more active = bigger number). The number you get is how many calories you need on a daily basis to maintain your weight.
If I am lightly active (exercise/sports 1-3 days per week), I need 2,010 calories a day to maintain my weight. If I am moderately active (exercise/sports 3-5 days per week), I need 2266 calories a day to maintain my weight.
In order to lose weight, I need to create a defecit of calories - 500 calories/day to lose 1 lb./week and 1000 calories/day to lose 2 lbs./week. Haha, I'm all about speed, so I'm going for the 1000 calorie/day defecit. The easiest and healthiest way for me to do this is through both diet and exercise. This means burning 500 calories through exercise and eating 500 calories less than my daily calorie need (or 1500-1800 calories/day).
Good to know! :)
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