How many calories do you burn a day?

**Bonnie** on Sun Jan 17, 2010 2:05 pm

Here is the formula (also in your book) to help you figure out how many calories you burn each day. Once you find that number, then you can subtract the number of calories you eat and multiple by 7. Divide that number by 3500 (since there are 3500 calories in one pound) and you'll get a good idea of how many pounds you should lose per week. (Look at the example at the bottom for more guidance)

A. Define Your Activity Level

Choose Your Activity:
1.3 – sedentary, sitting most of the day, light housework/work
1.4 – light activity, work, housework, exercise 2-3 X a week, stand or walk at work
1.5-1.6 – moderately active, all the above activities, exercise 1 hour 3-4 X a week
1.7 – very active, all the above daily activities, exercise 1-2 hours every day

Choose Your Metabolism:
10 – Slow (Sleepy after a meal)
11 – Normal (normal or feel the same after a meal)
12 – Fast (Fidgety or hyper after a meal)

B. Apply Above Numbers in this Simple Formula:

Your Weight:______ X Activity:_____ = _______ X Metabolism:______= ________

The answer is the approximate amount of calories it would take to maintain your weight as you are now in the above condition. MEN increase caloric intake by 5%-10%.
Since men normally have more lean muscle tissue, men need more calories.

HOW TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH YOU SHOULD LOSE A WEEK
EXAMPLE FOR A 160LB WOMAN:
If she worked out hard everyday, she would be burning 2,992 calories a day based on a normal metabolism. If she ate 1,200 calories a day, then she would be in a daily deficit of 1,792 calories. If you multiply that by 7, her weekly deficit would be 12,544 calories. Divide that by 3,500 (calories in 1 pound of fat) and that means she should be losing around 3.5lbs a week!
3.23lbs a week.