A tough diet help question this week. Let’s dive straight in
Question: okay im 13 and i weigh 72kg and i want to loose at least 3-4kg and toady i went on the treadmill for 40 mins and burnt 323 calories i just want to know how much calories do i need to burn to loose the weight i want and how much calories should i eat per day to loose weight i plan to go on the treadmill for 40mins 4 times per week is that enough and how long would it take me to loose 3kg j
Answer: It takes 3,500 calories to lose a pound of fat. Try calculating your caloric needs: pediatrics.about.com/library/bl_calorie_calc.htm. Based on this number, you will need to cut out 500 calories every day, to lose a pound in a week. Don’t go below 1500 calories though, you are 13, still growing, and don’t need to lose a lot of weight! Try doing exercises like crunches, squats, etc, to build muscle and a better physique. Don’t stress out about losing weight, your body will naturally adjust as you get older. Remember to eat properly to keep growing…try cutting out excess sweets and fattening foods from your diet, too. Eat more lean meat, protein, fresh vegetables, fruits, healthy fats like peanut butter, and enjoy sweets in moderation. This will give you the energy you need to workout and stay healthy! I think 40 minutes on the treadmill 4 x a week is a great start, once you get comfortable doing that, aim for about 45 minutes 5-6 days a week. That will help you get the best results. If you do feel very tired or sore after the 4 days, try cutting it down a bit. Good luck! : )
