Burn calories to lose weight???

[kirstyjade]

They say you need to burn more calories than you eat, I think it's something like 3500 aday to lose 1lb a week... So why do I lose say 5/6 pounds sometimes I can lose more if I'm really really trying when I'm immobile and do pretty much nothing, so will I have to excercise alot after iv had my op ? I'm really don't understand it all... I definatly do not burn anywhere near more than I eat even on a good day?

 

[Lincs Lass]

The heavier you are the more calories you burn off per activity as the body needs to work harder to do even the most basic movement. Having said that, I totally understand your question as it still doesn't seem to add up x

 

[Yvessa]

Some of a big loss may well be water weight. Also you need to take into account that your body burns some calories just through living. And the 3500 deficit is over a week, not just one day