Question 1

how do i know the amounts of calories i should eat per day ? i'm 17 , 5 ft and 8 inches and i wieght 65 kg i workout 30 min.s per day, 5days a week

Accepted Answer

Refer to answer: Staying healthy and trim is not about calorie count, it is about what you eat.Stay away from all gmo foods.

Question 2

whats the best pill to lose weight for someone w my age, height, and gender? im doing everything else necessary: working out, cutting calories, etc

Accepted Answer

Patience : Supplements that suppress your appetite or stimulants have risks and benefits. You are young. If you truly adopt a good diet and exercise give yourself time and stay the course. No sugary beverages consider being a part time or full time vegetarian. Know your medical history and family history. Good for you for trying to being healthy I applaud you. Exercise regularly/scrutinize diet.

Question 3

what amount of calories should an obese male in their 40's eat in order to lose the weight?

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1600 calories a day: It is hard to give an answer without knowing more about the individual patient's weight, height, and activity levels. In our research trials, we advise men to eat a 1600 calorie diet and then adjust the diet based on weight loss and exercise. This should cause weight loss of about 2-3 lb per week.

Question 4

how can something be 0 calories?

Accepted Answer

If it has no : Carbohydrates/sugars, protein or fat, then it has no calories. Examples are water, tea (w/o sugar), black coffee. This means it is not a source of energy for the body, but in the case of water, is still absolutely essential for life.

Question 5

how much calories should be burned everyday?

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That  depends: on things like your gender, size, muscle mass and activity level.

Question 6

please suggest what foods are high on calories?

Accepted Answer

Any food with a : High fat content.

Question 7

i'm just wondering, if you are watching your calories, then shouldnt you not eat at mcdonalds?

Accepted Answer

McDonalds: Mcdonald's has made nutritional information available on line & in their restaurants. Some of the food is delectable but unhealthy. But they do have healthy choices available. Check it out - so you can make healthier choices if you eat there.

Question 8

what's a high calorie food?

Accepted Answer

High caloric food: Avacado would qualify. As a high caloric food.

Question 9

does water have calories? at all

Accepted Answer

No: Water contains absolutely no calories at all.

Question 10

will calorie shifting diet work?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Calorie shifting has many meanings but if you are asking about eating more during the day and less at night, its helpful but not as much as it is to eat what your resting metabolism rate is (and a little extra if exercising).  It is best to consume more midday and less at night but most people are just overeating all day long!  know your rate and then shift the calories.

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How do i know the amounts of calories i should eat per day ? i'm 17 , 5 ft and 8 inches and i wieght 65 kg i workout 30 min.s per day, 5days a week

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Whats the best pill to lose weight for someone w my age, height, and gender? im doing everything else necessary: working out, cutting calories, etc

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Please suggest what foods are high on calories?

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