If you've ever looked at a nutrition label, you've likely noticed those percentages indicating the recommended daily intake for fat, carbs, vitamins and minerals. Did you know that all those calculations are based on a person eating a 2,000-calorie diet? That’s not really a one-size-fits-all way to go about your nutrition.
The truth is, your body might require more or fewer than 2,000 calories in a day. So how do you know if you’re getting enough cheesy nutrients in your diet, and how many calories should you really be eating each day? Since every body is different, the unfortunate truth of the matter is that daily calorie requirements are different for everyone.
Before you fret, we have good news! There’s an easy calculation you can use to estimate how many calories you should be eating every day. We mentioned it’s simple, right? All you have to do is multiply your body weight in pounds by 12-15. If you sit around most of the day, multiply by 12. On the other hand, if you’re physically active for the majority of the day, multiply by 15. Easy cheesy, right?
That might be a baseline approximation for you to go off for maintaining your weight, but what if you’re trying to lose or gain weight? Even then, there are ways you can guesstimate how many calories your body really needs per day depending on what your goal is. Here’s a cheesy breakdown:
If you’re trying to lose weight, decrease your caloric intake by 500 calories per day. That will give you an average loss of 1 pound per week.
If you’re looking to gain weight, eat an additional 500 calories per day to gain about 1 pound per week.
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