Eventually, exercise will speed up the body's metabolism and you will burn fat faster whether you're actively engaged in exercise or not. Remember to start slow, exercise for 20 minutes two or three times a week. After performing at this level for a few weeks, increase your workout to 30 minutes, eventually building up to four times a week. Once you begin your fitness program, stick to it. You'll find your mind as well as your body benefits from keeping in shape.
Calories are the unit used to measure the amount of energy in food.
It takes a certain amount of calorie intake each day to retain an energy level. When you are trying to lose weight, you'll need to decrease the amount of calories to between 1200 and 1600 per day. One pound of body fat equals 3500 calories. In order to lose weight, you'll need to incorporate exercises into your diet program. Exercise will help you burn excess amounts of calories varying from 1 to 5 calories per minute depending upon the exercise.