Fat Burning Questions - How Many Calories To Burn 1 Pound of Body Fat

Question:
How many calories does a person need to burn, above their basal metabolism level, to take one pound of fat off their body?

Answer:
There are 3,500 calories in one pound of body fat. You should focus on creating a deficit of 500 calories a day, which over The course of one week will result in one pound of weight loss (500 calories X 7 days = 3,500 calories). This can either be accomplished through burning The calories through exercise, creating a caloric deficit through your diet or a combination of both. I recommend a combination because its The easiest way to incorporate into an overall fitness plan. Work on making a small change in your diet to create a 250 calorie deficit and then add about 30 minutes of cardio training a day to burn The other 250 calories. A great workout will consist of cardio cross training a few exercises such as jogging on The treadmill and jumping rope.

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