How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Weight and Maintain Your Weight Better?

By Joe Harley 

To lose 1 pound you need to burn off 3500 calories. If you are at a weight and you are maintaining your weight, you can cut back your daily caloric intake by 500 pounds a day and you will lose 1 pound per week.
Most people intake between 1500 and 2000 calories a day, so taking off the 500 calories is fine. You should not try to take off 1000 calories or more a day, as it is too taxing on your body. Many of the calories you eat everyday are used for bodily function. Up to 60% of your daily calories are used for