Are you taking the first few steps to a healthier, slimmer you? Yes? Then you may be considering how to determine your caloric intake to workout ratio. This is arguably the most important aspect of your weight loss efforts.
In a nutshell, this ratio is simply how many calories you need to consume and burn each day in order to lose weight in a healthy manner. There are too many factors that go into determining an individual’s caloric intake to workout ratio to be able to give a simple, clear answer. A professional personal trainer can work on your individual plan, but here are some of the factors that will be considered.
Weight
Surprisingly, the more you weigh, the more calories you burn. A 200-pound person walking the same distance at the same speed as a 120-pound person burns more calories. This is because the body must work harder to move 200 pounds than it does to move 120 pounds.
Activity Level
Are you a couch potato, or does your job leave you physically exhausted at the end of the day? The level of activity you perform on a daily basis (aside from your workouts) will determine how many calories you burn daily without working out.
Ultimately, your body burns calories doing menial tasks such as breathing, sitting, and even eating. A professional can determine how many calories your body needs to simply function throughout the day (your BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate).
A 5-foot, 4-inch female that weighs 145 pounds has an approximate BMR of 1,500 calories. This means that, functioning daily without exercise, this person will burn 1,500 calories. Once you know your BMR, you can adjust your caloric intake accordingly to lose weight. (Use My Calorie Counter to find your BMR)
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Your best option to lose weight and determine your caloric intake to workout ratio is through the help of a qualified personal trainer or dietician. TalkLocal can find a personal trainer in your area for free. We will only find qualified individuals, and you will be speaking to them within minutes. You don’t have to go at it alone.
