AboutGeorge Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist Expertise I have an MS. in Dietetics and Nutrition. I also have a degree in Culinary Arts. I would be happy to answer any questions about nutrition, healthy cooking or physical fitness. I recently completed a book called "The Lighter Side of Dark Chocolate: Take it To Heart" available at www.planetyorgos.com
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Experience I have also authored other books such as "Ask the Nutritionists" ,"The Healthy Pregnancy Cookbook: Eating Twice As Well for a Healthy Pregnancy." My work experience includes nutritional counseling and healthy cooking classes. I am a member of the American Dietetic Association.
Question Hi, my question concerns net calories and how it works in weight loss. I am currantly at 186 pounds after losing 12 pounds in the last two months with a 1200 calorie diet and using my elliptical for an hour 3 to 4 days a week. My question is if I eat 1200 calories and burn off say 800 on the machine doesn't that mean my intake for the day is 400 calories and very low? Is this how weighloss is suppose to work or am I missing some information? Any explanation would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Adrian
Answer Hello Adrian!
Thank you for your nutrition question. Yes, you are right that after burning 800 calories on a 1,200 calorie diet you would be at a very low level of 400. This would also be a very dangerous to your health. Since you are 186 lbs your daily calorie intake to maintain your current weight is about 1800 calories.
In order to lose a pound a week you should be at about 1,300 calorie daily. This is a deficit of 500 calories from the 1800 calories needed to maintain your weight. When you subtract 500 calories daily from your diet this will equal 3,500 calories-which is 1lb per week.
This would be a much healthier weight loss plan.
Let me know if you have more questions.
-George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist http://www.juiceblend.com
