What are calories?
A calorie is a unit of energy that the body needs to function, they are made up of protein, carbs, and fats. Everybody needs to eat a different number of calories to maintain their weight. In order to lose weight, you must eat less calories than your body needs to maintain, in order to gain weight/muscle you need to eat more calories than you need to maintain.
How do I track calories?
The easiest way to track calories is on an app called My Fitness Pal. This video will explain how to do everything on the app from changing your calorie goal, how to weigh your food out, and how to track it.
How many calories do I need?
We have created a helpful calculator to help you work out exactly how many calories you need in order to reach your goal.
1. Choose your gender
Female
Male
2. Enter your weight
3. Enter your height
4. Choose your age
18-29
30-49
50-59
60 and above
5. Choose your daily activity
Seated most of the day
Standing about half the time
Walking about half the time
Constantly on the move
6. Choose your weekly physical activity
Not active
Moderately active
Highly active
