Showing posts with label Calories per Day to Lose Weight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Calories per Day to Lose Weight. Show all posts

Ask the Diet Doctor: How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight?

Q: How many calories should I eat per day to lose weight?

A: Calculating the number of calories you need to lose weight is a relatively simple, three-step process. The Harris-Benedict equation is the most widely used method of calculating your calorie needs (and thus your calorie needs for weight loss). Here is the Harris-Benedict equation for women: