How to Lose Weight While Consuming 2500 Calories a Day

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There are several ways to lose weight while consuming 2,500 calories a day. Much of your strategy will depend on how many calories you're currently consuming and your activity level. When losing weight, consult your doctor to make sure it's OK to make changes to your diet and that you're in good enough health to work out. If you feel you need help deciding on a meal plan, consult a nutritionist.

Keep Track of Your Daily Calorie Intake

Determine how many calories you consume each day. Check food labels for calorie counts, or go online. There are many websites that can break down the calorie count of individual foods so you can see where you are on a daily basis. Keep track of your daily calories for about a week to determine what an average day looks like.

Calculate how many calories are currently consumed per day, on average. If the daily total is generally more than 2500, you will need to cut calories. There are 3500 calories in a pound, according to Diet Bites, so to lose a pound a week you will need to cut out 500 calories a day. If you currently consume 3000 calories a day, cutting back to 2500 should result in a one pound loss per week.

This is easier to accomplish than you might think. Trading two regular sodas a day for water will remove about 300, changing from a doughnut for breakfast to a healthy cereal with non-fat milk should take care of the rest.

Exercise Can Aid Weight Loss

Work out to burn calories, as long as your doctor approves. Some exercise machines, such as treadmills or stationary bikes have calorie counters built in to keep track of calories burned. There are also many websites online that allow you to type in any given activity, current weight, and how long you exercise for. The website has a tool that will then calculate calories burned. This is helpful if you are consuming 2500 calories a day currently and want to lose weight without changing your diet.

Unless your doctor specifically recommends over-the-counter or prescription diet pills, avoid taking them. These can be dangerous to some individuals, especially in combination with other medications or for those who have medical conditions to start with.

It's possible to lose weight without starving yourself or spending hours at the gym. Eating a sensible diet and working out regularly should help you lose weight, even while consuming 2500 calories a day. Consult with your doctor or a nutritionist for additional help, if desired.