Going on a Diet A
typical person needs about 1,800 calories per day to stay alive. These calories
keep your heart 1 and your lungs
breathing. They keep your organs operating 2
and your brain running. They also keep your body warm. A person
3 weight because he or she takes in
more calories per day than needed. The only way to lose fat is to 4 the number of calories that you take in per
day. This is the basic 5 behind going
on a diet. 6 , diets
don’t work for most people. They do lose weight but then
7 the diet and put it back. Building a sensible diet and
exercise plan is the key to 8 a
consistent weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day
and how many you 9 take in. The next
step is to add exercise so that you can 10 the number of calories you can consume per day. Exercise
charts can show you how many calories different 11
of exercise can burn. Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can
12 a big difference. You can ride an
exercise bike while you are watching TV or you can 13
the stairs instead of the elevator. Find an exercise 14 . Exercise can be a lot easier if there is
someone to talk to. It’s a good idea to wear firmfitting clothes if you are on a
diet. 15 clothing acts as a reminder of
what you are trying to accomplish.