Please see ''Calorie Calculators'' source link below.
The following healthy living recommendations will help u if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up ur muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, r attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:
*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday & measure ur results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail & will help u determine how many calories u need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm
Get an online, desktop, or cell phone diet & fitness calculator. This will allow u to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log ur daily calorie consumption, & register ur physical activities.
Set realistic goals for ur ideal body weight. Here r two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html
It is difficult & unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There r 3,500 calories in a pound. If u eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week u will lose one pound. If u burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week u will lose one pound.
Here r two articles on how to break through a weight loss plateau:
http://webmd.com/content/article/86/99147.htm
http://webmd.com/content/pages/18/102117.htm
*2) Eat natural & organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day & take a good multi-vitamin supplement.
Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) & drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html
The following r food pyramids & several articles on what u should eat everyday:
Food Pyramids:
http://rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d
http://mypyramid.gov/
Antioxidant Superstars - Vegetables & Beans:
http://webmd.com/content/article/104/107638.html
Antioxidant Loaded Fruits:
http://webmd.com/content/article/104/107640.html
Good Carbs Mean Better Weight:
http://webmd.com/content/article/100/105783.htm
The Benefits of Protein:
http://webmd.com/content/article/85/98824.htm
Some Fats Are Good For You:
http://webmd.com/content/article/49/40075.htm
Antioxidants in Green & Black Tea:
http://webmd.com/content/article/104/107641.html
What You Should Eat Daily:
http://oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_201.jhtml
Best Foods to Fight off Disease & Keep You Healthy:
http://oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_101.jhtml
*3) Perform cardiovascular, core, and/or strength training on most days. Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure you're doing all exercises correctly.
The following is a website & numerous articles on cardiovascular, core, & strength training:
Exercise Prescription on the Net
http://exrx.net/
Starting an Exercise Program:
http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/startexercise.htm
Strength Training Basics:
http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/trainbasics.htm
Cardiovascular Machine Workouts:
http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/cardiowork.htm
Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body:
http://webmd.com/content/article/64/72314.htm
Understanding Your Training Heart Rate:
http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/thr.htm
Exercise Errors:
http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/errors.htm
Getting a Flat Stomach:
http://webmd.com/content/article/71/81365.htm
Weight Lifting - Does Order Matter:
http://webmd.com/content/article/80/96440.htm
Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids:
http://webmd.com/content/article/95/103524.htm
Strength Training Safe & Effective for Kids:
http://webmd.com/content/article/32/1728_81005.htm
*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven & nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, & safety.
*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues & make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A reputable test u can take to measure ur biological age is at http://realage.com
Look at all areas where u can enhance ur health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air u breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where u live & get an indoor air purifier.
Send me an email or instant message to ''gainbetterhealth'' if u have any questions & good luck!
*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The presented to ur health questions r not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of ur physician or other qualified health providers with any questions u may have regarding a medical condition.