weight loss
What is a calorie?
It's a unit that measures how much energy is in the things we consume.
True or False: If you have good will-power, that is all you need to lose weight.
False: Will-power is a very unrealistic and reliable method alone to lose weight. Weight loss is better achieved through small, achievable steps that you build on over time.
What is energy balance aka Calorie balance? What does body weight do when we are in a calorie balance?
It's when you take in the same amount of calories as you burn.
You maintain your weight when you take in the same amount of calories as you burn.
How much weight is too much weight to lose per week?
1-2 lbs of weight loss each week is considered healthy/safe weight loss. Also better for keeping the weight off for the long-term.
What is calorie surplus?
It's when you take in more food than your body can burn so it stores the calories as fat and body fuel to use for another day. (aka you gain weight)
What kind of weight are we trying to "lose" if we are trying to lose weight?
a) Muscle
b) Fat
c) fluid
b) Fat
What is calorie deficit?
it means you burn more calories than you take in through food?
What is the problem with losing more than 2 lbs each week when trying to lose weight?
We lose Muscle and fluid. Muscle in particular is not the weight we want to lose.
How do calories play a role in weight loss?
You need to eat less calories than you burn in order for weight loss to happen.
How many calories do you need to have a deficit of (from your maintenance calorie recommendation) in order to lose 1 lb per week?
500 kcal deficit