Gain or Lose Weight

One important thing to know is that 1 lb of fat is equal to 3500 calories. So depending on your plan to gain or lose weight, think of either -500 calories or +500 calories per day from your Total daily energy output(previous posting). Your goal will have to take time, be patient.



We maintain our body weight (Energy balance) when energy intake = energy expenditure (no weight loss or gain)



In negative energy balance energy intake < energy expenditure (weight loss occurs in this state)



Positive energy balance is when energy intake > energy expenditure (weight gain occurs)