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What is it Going to Take to Meet Your Goal
from RunWizard Editors, 02/4/07

So, you are on your way to accomplishing your goal. What do you have to do to get there? We've created a tool to help you determine the caloric deficit that you will have to create on a daily/weekly basis to get there. How do you create a caloric deficit? Easy; Eat less or exercise more or both. Though it sounds easy, I'm sure you'll agree that it isn't all that easy. Its time to put away the cheetos, dust of the running shoes, and get to work.

Enter your data in the fields below and click 'show me'.

Current Weight	lbs.
Goal Weight	lbs.
Height	ft. in.
Goal Date	/ /
Age:	years old
Gender:
Activity Level

What you currently burn:


The calorie deficit you have to create:

Great, you've gotten good/bad news. What are you going to do about it? Losing more than two lbs. a week can be unhealthy. So if your required caloric deficit is greater than 7000, then you may want to refactor your goal. There is healthy weight-loss and unhealthly weight loss. Take it from our goverment

"No matter what the reason, successful weight loss and healthy weight management depend on sensible goals and expectations. If you set sensible goals for yourself, chances are you'll be more likely to meet them and have a better chance of keeping the weight off. In fact, losing even five to 10 percent of your weight is the kind of goal that can help improve your health. " (Partnership for Weight Management)