How many calories should I eat a day to lose weight?

Are you curious about how many calories to eat daily to lose weight? If so, then you’re not the only one asking, “How many calories should I eat a day to lose weight?” This article briefly covers some of the factors that a person might consider. Throughout this article, you will see some general details about calories, weight loss, etc. Please do not take this information and use it instead of professional advice or assistance. It is only intended to be used in a general way. Restricting calories to try to lose weight can be serious business – talk to a doctor or other professional instead of just reading the details on this page and trying to put them into practice.

For one thing, consider what your basal metabolic rate is. Haven’t you heard of that before? It is sometimes referred to simply as one’s BMR. If you were at physical rest, with a sluggish digestive system, etc., then the number of calories burned in that state would be your BMR. This doesn’t really happen in reality, as we consume extra energy, even if only a little bit. For example, playing with the thumbs or even thinking about something while we go to bed.

At this point, physical activity is considered. Well, playing with your thumbs may not burn as many calories, but some activities can. For example, riding a bike at a relatively fast (but not extremely) pace can burn around 500 calories per hour.