In order to lose one pound, you need to burn up _____more calories than you consume.

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1 pound of body fat is equivalent to 3500 calories. So, in order to lose one pound, you need to burn up 3500 more calories than you consume. Option A (500) is the number of calories you need to create a deficit of in order to lose 1 pound per week. Option B (1000) is the number of calories you need to create a deficit of in order to lose 2 pounds per week. Option D (5000) is far too high and would be extremely difficult to achieve in a healthy manner.

In Order to Lose One Pound, You Need to Burn