Weight Management

The general principal for weight management is that calories consumed must equal calories burned. Calories consumed come from the food we eat, while calories burned come from a combination of the energy our body naturally uses plus physical activity.

Basic Equation:
Calories In - Calories Out = Weight Gain/Loss

To lose weight you must either decrease the calories consumed through modification of your diet, or increase the calories burned through improved exercise. A good weight loss program includes making lifestyle changes in both areas.

There are approximately 3,500 calories in a pound. By adjusting your lifestyle to create a calorie reduction of 500 calories per day you should see a weight loss of approximately 1 pound per week.

When beginning a weight loss program, it is important to know your Body Mass Index (BMI) and the amount of weight loss recommended for you. The links below will allow you to calculate your BMI and ideal body weight, as well as offer suggestions to help you alter your calories in and calories out.

Calories In (Nutrition)

Calories Out (Exercise)

BMI Calculator

 Please note: Steady weight loss over a long period of time favors a reduction in fat stores and limits the loss of vital proteins, while rapid weight loss mimics the body's starvation response and can lead to protein loss.