Mathematics is a beautiful science, if you happen to like it. Sometimes it discourages a lot of us from making the effort in losing our excess weight. There are myths surrounding weight loss because it does require some knowledge of the most basic fundamentals of arithmetic, not the high end mathematical calculations that some would have you believe that it entails.
The most important mathematical measurement is the number of calories in a pound. Also, you will need to know the number of calories to burn in order to cause a reduction in your weight. So, decreasing the number of calories you consume plus increasing your exercise efforts should result in a weight deficit.
The human body much to some of us that may have an aversion to exercise is designed to be active. We have so many modern conveniences that make life easy for us. If you have a sedentary occupation like a desk job, you can fight back! If there is an elevator you need to take to get to your office, try taking the stairs if you can.
During your lunch break try walking before lunch because it may decrease your appetite. If possible, you can also walk the last few blocks to work instead of taking the shuttle or bus to work if it is not an unreasonable distance. You don't want to look as if you hit the gym and had no shower before work. You co-workers won't appreciate your dedication to your fitness plan.
There are many resources on the Internet or in weight loss books that contain information on the number of calories you eat and how much exercise it will take to burn those calories. Additionally, these resources will also tell you how long you have to exercise to burn those excess calories.
If you are serious about mathematically calculating how you are going to plan and progress through your weight loss, you first need to calculate how many calories you are eating for the day, then calculate the number of calories you lose participating in your favorite activities such as walking for a number of miles, swimming or using the elliptical trainer.
Remember your calorie loss has to be more than the calories you have consumed. Most fitness experts suggest trying to create a deficit of 500 calories a day to painlessly begin weight loss food plan. If you remain committed to decreasing 500 calories a day, you may see a weekly weight loss of one to two pounds.
It's quite obvious that if you wish to lose more weight, you will have to sacrifice more calories that you can do without. Also, another element of this weight loss math is that you have to consider your weight and body build when performing your calculations.
Multiply your calorie losses by 52 weeks for the year and you'll be surprised at the number of calories you're burning and how much they add up. It can make a significant difference towards your weight management plan, maintaining your motivation and perhaps even more importantly, it increases your fitness level and keeps you healthy.
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