Question 1

would it be safe for a teen to be burning 1000 calories a day?

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Depends: A 14 year old is probably burning more than 2000 depending on activity level. Check with your pediatrician about the child's position on growth chart and how active/slothful they are. If they are morbidly obese then diet should be considered.

Question 2

can you tell me, if i am eating 1000 calories a day and burning 1000 calories will i lose 4lbs a week?

Accepted Answer

No: If you burn what you eat, your weight will never change.

Question 3

is burning off 1000 calories a day too much if i'm eating 400-700? (15 year old girl, 110lbs, 5"4')

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should probably eat at least 1000-1200  kcal daily.

Question 4

how much exercise is too much for a 15 year old girl? is burning off 1000 calories a day too much?

Accepted Answer

1 hour daily: For children and adolescents, they should exercise for 1 hour or more every day.  It should include aerobic exercises (running) and strengthening activities (jumping, basketball, tennis).

Question 5

how many calories does a 15 year old girl currently 101lbs & 5ft 2.5 inch, burning over 350 calories a day on average need in order to stay healthy?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to know: a person's calorie needs depend on a person's calories used. Active people tend to need more than relatively less active people. If you feel like you must have a count of all your daily calories in order to function, please consider seeing a doctor for evaluation of your concerns.

Question 6

is core rhythm workout good for burning calories? i workout 40 minutes a day and i sweat a lot..? any more suggestions for burning calories?

Accepted Answer

Too many calories. : The most important thing to remember about weight loss is that it is almost completely dependent on the number of calories you consume. 40 minutes of exercise will burn about 150-200 calories. A cookie has about 200 calories in it. You can see that no amount of exercise will compensate for the amount of calories we can consume. Lower your calories and use exercise to raise metabolic rate.

Question 7

hello doc i just want to conform if stepper machine good for burning calories sharply? i use it 15 minutes a day

Accepted Answer

Step Machine: This is a great way to burn calories.  Keep the bar high.  Work hard.

Question 8

good morning, i have a weight loss question. i know my resting metabolic rate is just over 1500 calories. i consume less than 900 calories most days of the week and consume between 2.5 and 3 liters of water each day. i am burning an average of 400 calories exercising each day. why has my weight loss stopped? i haven't been able to lose any weight for 3 months.

weight loss

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: Commonly one's account of the number of calories they take is lower than what is really consumed. Another common occurrence is that the body goes through a block while losing weight due to lower metabolism during dieting.  There is also the gain of muscle mass from exercises. Sometimes adding lean protein calories helps. It is best to speak to a dietitian.

Question 9

is dancing a good way of burning calories?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any form of physical activity is good to burn calories, but it is important to combine that with proper diet to prevent increasing food intake driven by the hunger after exercising

Question 10

how to know what exercises are good for burning calories/fat?

Accepted Answer

Cardio Mix: If you adipose tissue that you'd like to lose then consider an increase in cardio and a balanced diet. However, do not always do the same exercise or you will increase your risks for stress injuries. Mix things up with running, biking, swimming, or circuit training. Core exercises may build muscle, but to burn fat you need to burn more than you consume and cardio is key!

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