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Back to Basics: Calories Explained
We talk, or at least think, about calories almost daily. You cut calories. You count them.
Back to Basics: How The Body Burns Calories
This may seem like sixth grade science class all over again but if you are trying to lose calories, then you should know the basics of how your body burns them. Here are the three primary functions the body uses for burning calories from RealBuzz.com:
- Basal metabolic rate. Your BMR accounts for about 60% of your daily calorie burn, and is simply there to keep your body alive, irrespective of your activity levels.
- Activity and exercise.
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- Burn calories and reduce body fat
- Reduce your appetite
- Keep your current weight and control it
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FIT Calculator: Calorie Evaluator
From breaking down your favorite fast food meals by calories, to telling you that you need to burn more calories than you eat, I have been heavily focusing on calories lately. I've even suggested that you make a food diary so you can keep track of your calories, but why?
Calories are an easy way to gauge how to maintain, gain or lose weight.
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