No matter how it feels but losing weight is definitely not a mysterious process. You only need to burn more calories than you eat. But, is it really that simple, then none of us would have a weight problem.
Weight loss becomes such a struggle that we start doing something drastic to see results like diets, pills or some weird fitness gadgets that promise instant success. The true secret to weight loss is that you need to make small changes each and every day. Now you will slowly and surely lose those extra pounds. But remember to forget about instant results and rather settle in for the long run.
For losing one pound of fat, you must burn approximately 3500 calories over and above what you are already burning in your daily activities. Now, that sounds like a lot of calories and you certainly can not burn 3500 calories in one day. However, if you take it step-by-step, you can understand just what you need to do each day to burn out those extra calories.
Calculate your Body Mass Ratio. This is what your body needs to maintain the normal functions like breathing and digestion. Actually, this is the minimum number of calories you need to eat each day. Also remember that you will not be 100% accurate, therefore you may need to adjust these numbers as you go along. Use a calorie calculator to figure out how many calories you are burning while sitting, standing, exercising, or even while lifting weights, etc. throughout the complete day. It helps to keep a daily activity journal. In fact you could even wear a heart rate monitor. This will calculate the calories burned.
You need to use a food journal to write down what you are eating and drinking each day. Try to be as accurate as possible. Measure when you need to and also look up nutritional information for restaurants, in case you are eating out.
Now simply take your BMR number, add your activity calories and then subtract your food calories from this total. In case you’re eating more than you’re burning, you will naturally gain weight. If you are burning more than you eat, you will lose weight.