Dec 12, 2010 Riki Markowitz
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The number of calories you need while on a diet depends on your weight, age, gender and activity level. The best way to lose weight is by taking in fewer calories than you use and exercising regularly.
Calorie Deficit
The National Institutes of Health reports that 1 lb. of fat is equivalent to about 3,500 calories. So in order to drop 1 lb. a week, you need to consume 500 fewer calories daily or burn 500 calories a day through exercise. You can also do a combination of both. For example, burn 250 calories while exercising and eat 250 fewer calories a day.
If you’re overweight, chances are that you’re taking in too many calories. You may be able to lose a few pounds simply by eating the number of calories recommended for you based on your sex, activity level and age.
Recommended Calorie Requirements
The American Heart Association, known as the AHA, reports that most moderately active women should consume between 1,800 to 2,200 calories a day. Moderately-active men need 2,200 to 2,800 calories a day. If you workout rarely, you need fewer calories. Most sedentary women need 1,600 to 2,000 calories daily. Sedentary men need 2,000 to 2,400 calories a day. Females who are physically active need to consume between 2,000 to 2,000 calories a day and physically active males need 2,400 to 3,000 calories a day.
A sedentary lifestyle is defined by the AHA as doing only light physical activity apart from your daily routine. A moderately active lifestyle means that your physical activity is equivalent to walking about 1.5 to 3 miles daily at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to your normal daily routine. An active lifestyle is equivalent to walking more than 3 miles daily at 3 to 4 mils per our in addiction to your daily routine. Physical activity guidelines, described by the American College of Sports Medicine, indicates that healthy adults under the age of 65 should do moderately intense cardio exercises 30 minutes a day, five days a week or vigorously intense cardio exercise 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week. A moderately intense cardio workout requires you to raise your heart rate and break a sweat.
Even when dieting, you still need a minimum number of calories in order to meet your recommended daily allowance of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. The University of Florida reports that females need to consume no fewer than 1,200 calories a day. Males need to consume at least 1,600 calories day.
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