Calorie Burn

The other day I discussed how some foods burn more calories than others but I also want to mention a few other factors regarding burning calories to lose weight.


Even though these foods might help burn a few more calories on a daily basis you still have create the overall calorie deficit of about 500 calories a day to lose a pound of fat every week. I want to mention here that exercise ALONE will not help you lose weight as a general rule. (For example, a 155 pound person burns about 155 calories walking at 3.5 miles an hour for 60 minutes. You still need to cut back on some calories to make up the 500 calories deficit a day to lose that one pound a week.)


Also more research is coming in almost daily relating to the weight loss and health benefits of lower carb plans in general. Most people do well on about 40-50 total carbs daily (Note this includes fruits, vegetables, a little dairy and a few whole grains daily). Some people may be even more carb sensitive. Many websites and apps have ways to help you figure this all out.


I'm also a firm believer that real whole foods compared to processed foods in the diet are much more effective  when losing weight. It's a strong pattern I've seen over all the years I've helped people losing the pounds.