Combine Efforts for Maximum Results

The basic principle of weight loss is that you must create a caloric deficit. There are two ways for this to happen. The first way is by cutting calories from your diet. While this is helpful, take care not to cut out too many calories or you will actually slow your metabolism and cause your body to store fat. How many calories to lose weight? A good goal is to cut 200 to 250 calories per day. The second method is to burn additional calories through exercise. Strive to burn between 200 and 250 calories per workout session for a total of a 400 to 500 calorie deficit.