How can I cut down on calories to lose weight safely?
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Troy Taylor answered:You first must determine how many calories you need a day to maintain your current weight. Once you have established this number you then need to simply reduce your intake by about 500 calories under your maintenance number per day. This will cause a weight loss of about 1lb. per week. The key is finding your maintenance number and then setting your new limit to 500 calories less than this and tracking your calories to make sure this is all that you eat.
You first must determine how many calories you need a day to maintain your current weight. Once you have established this number you then need to simply reduce your intake by about 500 calories under your maintenance number per day. This will cause... More -
Judy Caplan of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Start with the obvious empty calories like sodas, refined sweets, fried foods, and alcohol. These foods are calorie dense and nutrient light. Eat 2 slices of bread instead of one bagel. Eat filling foods that are loaded with water and fiber like fresh fruits and vegetables. Know the difference between hunger and thirst. People often eat when they are thirsty and consume unnecessary calories. Snack on fresh produce and a small handful of seeds instead of processed, refined, fried snacks that are loaded with sodium and salt. Start with the obvious and go from there.Start with the obvious empty calories like sodas, refined sweets, fried foods, and alcohol. These foods are calorie dense and nutrient light. Eat 2 slices of bread instead of one bagel. Eat filling foods that are loaded with water and fiber like... More
