How many calories should you burn to lose weight?

Losing weight requires burning more calories than are taken in. Burning calories can be achieved in a few ways. Daily living, breathing and moving does burn calories, but for most, not enough to cause weight loss. Adding activities to the day is often needed if weight loss is the goal.

One pound of weight is about 3,500 calories. Those desiring to lose weight typically must reduce their calorie intake and engage in a regular exercise routine. This combination usually speeds up the weight loss process as compared to exercise on its own. Anyone wanting to lose weight should talk to a doctor before beginning any diet or exercise routine to determine the healthiest weight loss regimen.