Activities / Calories Burned / Metabolism

Simple truth is that each pound of body fat contains 3,500 calories, – yes it really is that simple - this means that to loose 10lb you must create a deficit of 3,5000 calories to make your body lose that fat. 

 Your body weight, fat to muscle ratio, and exercise intensity will determine the exact number of calories that you have used during your workout.  It is best not to get hung up on these tables in the early days of your quick weight loss, but they can be useful when you are wanting to progress to the next fitness level.  Watch this space for future tables that will also include household chores!

 Food Diaries 

Another golden rule in your quest for quick weight loss is keeping a food diary.  Even if you only do it in the first week or two, it will pay dividends.  Treat yourself to a nice new diary or notebook, big enough for you to list EVERYTHING that you put into your stomach.  Make sure you keep it and a pen together and carry it with you.  Update it throughout the day and you will easily see the benefits of doing this:

• You will be able to see at a glance your daily / weekly intake.
• You can calculate the calories you have eaten if you wish.
• Note in it your exercise and you can work out the energy expended.
• When you have a good week, you can look back on it and see how you ate.
• Note things like your mood, events and you will see how these too, affect your eating habits.