WEIGHT LOSS FACTS

The only way to
lose weight is to
burn more calories
than you consume.

• One pound of fat = 3,500 calories

• To lose one pound of fat, you must burn 3,500 calories more than you consume.

• The maximum recommended daily deficit is 500 calories. That is, you should burn 500 more calories than you consume each day to lose weight.

• The safest & most permanent rate at which to lose weight is one pound per week. (500 calories x 7 days a week = 3,500 calories.)

It's very tempting to get caught up in trying to lose weight as fast as possible, but in the long-run that will be counter-productive. Take your time & enjoy the process as you watch your body slowly transform as you become healthier & more fit.