If you are trying to lose weight, it is important that you know your daily calorie needs. One of the many reasons we struggle to lose those stubborn pounds is that we overestimate how many calories we need each day. On top of that, we underestimate the number of calories we consume throughout the day.

You can use this daily calorie expenditure calculator to figure out how many calories you actually need each day. Once you have that number, you need to create a deficit, either through diet or exercise, of around 500 calories per day to lose one pound per week.

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To make sure you’re staying on track, use a food database or a calorie calculator to find out how many calories are in the foods and drinks you consume. You may want to keep a food journal to write down what you eat and drink. Not only will you be able to see at a glance how many calories you are taking in, but knowing that you have to write down a count of all the calories consumed, you will think twice before eating when you have. not really hungry. Some runners use their training plan to track their calories.

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