Tip the scales in
your favor

Calories are the measurement of the energy found in the things we eat and drink. Calories also represent the energy we expend in our daily lives. Even while we sleep, our bodies burn calories to keep our hearts pumping and lungs moving. We put energy into our system with everything we eat or drink, and expend that energy with every action our body takes. An imbalance between this input and output can lead to changes in weight. In general:

More calories IN than OUT over time = weight gain

More calories OUT than IN over time = weight loss

Taking in fewer calories

A pound of fat represents 3,500 calories. To lose 1 pound of excess body fat in a week, you would need an average of 500 fewer calories per day than you usually consume. This can be achieved through decreased caloric intake, increased activity—or a combination of both.

Consult your doctor before beginning a weight-loss and/or exercise program to tailor it to your individual needs and medical requirements.