How much weight can I lose if I only eat 1500 calories a day?

Table of Contents:

1. How much weight can I lose if I only eat 1500 calories a day?
2. Will I lose weight eating 1600 calories a day?
3. Is it better to exercise or cut calories?
4. Why am I gaining weight but eating less and exercising?

How much weight can I lose if I only eat 1500 calories a day?

In another study, adults followed a commercial weight loss program that provided either 500, 1,200–1,500, or 1,500–1800 calories per day. After 1 year, those on the 1,200–1,500-calorie-per-day diet experienced an average weight loss of 15 pounds (6.

Will I lose weight eating 1600 calories a day?

If you reduce 1000 calories in a day, by the end of the week you should have lost around 2 pounds. If you are a person who usually consumes 2100 calories and above in a day, consuming 1600 calories which is a 500 calorie deficit from your normal intake will promote weight loss (5).

Is it better to exercise or cut calories?

Cutting calories appears to promote weight loss more effectively than does increasing exercise. The key to weight loss is to consume fewer calories than you burn. For most people, it's possible to lower calorie intake to a greater degree than it is to burn more calories through increased exercise.

Why am I gaining weight but eating less and exercising?

It depends on the foods you are eating, and hormones can also have a major effect on how much water your body retains (especially in women). Also, it is possible to gain muscle at the same time as you lose fat. This is particularly common if you recently started exercising.