For many of us weight loss is a daunting task involving analyzing 'healthy' foods and the idea that eating less will in fact help us lose the weight. Weight loss is actually scientific, taking into account your basal metabolic rate (the amount of energy expressed in calories that a person needs to keep the body functioning at rest) and your level of activity. From this you can deduce how many calories you need to intake and which percentage of it is Fat, Protein and Carbohydrate. To begin, you need to estimate your RMR Now take a look at your Physical Activity Level From this, you can calculate your daily calorie requirements. Next we break it down into your macro nutrient needs - which is Carbs, Fats and Proteins: Carbohydrates: Based on your activity level, look at your target of grams per KG body weight. To get your Carbohydrate Calories, times your Carbs (g) by 4. The reason for this is 1g Proteing = 4 kcal Protein Based on your ac
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