Balancing Equations
Weight loss isn’t about fancy gizmos, fad diets or miracle pills. The truth is that losing weight is all about math. The most important equation is calories in vs. calories out. If you are eating more calories than you are burning than you will gain weight. Only 100 extra calories a day will result in a 10 pound gain by the end of the year! If you are burning more calories than you are taking in then you will lose weight.
Adding/Subtracting Pounds
There are 3,500 calories in 1 pound of body fat. To lose 1 pound you need to burn 3,500 more calories than you take in. If you were to burn 500 calories above what you eat each day you would lose 1 pound by the end of the week (500 x 7 = 3500).
The goal is to stay on the positive side each day. This means that your daily goal should be to burn more calories than you eat. It is important to reach this calorie deficit though exercise and moderate calorie restriction. Reducing your caloric intake too quickly can force your body into starvation mode. Once this happens your body will “protect” itself by holding onto body fat. Staying in starvation mode for too long can force your body to burn off muscle as an energy source.
The x-factors
There are several factors that can detail your weight loss equation. Gener, age, hormones and genetics are the most common x-factors. Any one of these can play a role in how easy/hard it is to reach your fitness goals. For example, men tend to lose weight easier than women because of their higher levels of testosterone.
Enjoy!
William
Boot Camp Instructor
I have over 10 years of experience from working with clients ranging from weekend warriors to world class athletes. I have taught strength and conditioning at Lincoln University (PA) where my students learned how to incorporate fitness into their everyday lives. While at Lincoln I coached both cross country and track and field. My experience has allowed me to spend time at a major national gym as the Assistant Fitness Director. My ability to construct a complete program that is tailor made to each specific person allows me to get the best results possible from anyone. Each workout is different and challenging enough to produce the desired results, but not so challenging that you become discouraged. I am certified by The National Federation of Professional Trainers and a 13 time NCAA Track & Field All-American. My CPR certification is through The American Safety & Health Institute. Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/weight-loss-is-all-about-math-1762318.html






