How To Count Calories

differently for men and women due to usual body differences. The rate is calculated for men by adding 66 with 6.23 multiplied by body weight.

This figure is added to 12.7 multiplied by height in inches. Six point eight multiplied by age i.
Weight loss not only means an exercise program, and meal planning, but also calorie counting.

Counting calories can seem daunting at first, especially when understanding that everything from coffee creamers, sugars, salad dressing and other condiments, to full course meals, and snacks are all part of the calorie equation.

It isn’t, however, just a matter of counting calories. Different people need different caloric amounts, and it depends greatly on factors such as how much weight an individual desires to lose, along with the basal metabolic rate.

The basal metabolic rate is the amount of calories the body needs during rest to continue to function. There are some differences in BMR when it comes to gender.

The rate is determined s subtracted from the previous figure. The sum is the BMR for men. For women 655 is added to 4.35 multiplied by weight. That figure is added to 4.7 multiplied by height in inches.

Four point seven multiplied by age is subtracted from previous sum, and that is the resulting BMR for a female.

The BMR sum is then calculated on a scale of activity. For instance, The BMR is multiplied by 1.2 for a sedentary lifestyle, 1.375 for light active, 1.55 for moderate active, 1.725 very active, and 1.9 for extra active.

This resulting figure gives individuals the total caloric intake and the amount the body needs to maintain the current weight.

Once individuals know the total caloric intake, and the amount needed to maintain weight, they can begin making adjustments to meals and reducing caloric intake for weight loss.
Keep in mind it takes a 3,500 calorie reduction to lose one pound.

For those who want to lose one pound a week they would need to give up 500 calories a day. Dieting alone often means a much slower means of weight loss than dieting and exercise combined.

Exercise will result in more calories burned per day, and the more intense the workout the more weight loss is achieved.

A few things to consider during weight loss is to avoid restricting too many calories. Not more than 1,000 calories a day should be cut.

Starvation diets often reduce metabolic rates, and the body goes into starvation mode and begins storing fat.

 Excessive weight loss is also dangerous, and can result in poor health. Don’t attempt to lose more than two pounds a week.

When on a diet and exercise plan its best to pace oneself and to realize even positive changes take time.

Weight loss is a day by day process, and means not just losing weight to fit in the summer bathing suit, but a more realistic goal is to see it as a lifestyle change.

Learning better eating habits, and implementing a healthy lifestyle will naturally result in permanent weight loss.

How To Make Your Eyes Look Bigger

Everyone wants big, vibrant and beautiful eyes. Anyone can make their eyes appear bigger regardless of their actual size.

 The items you will need are a pair of false eyelashes, eyeshadow, mascara, white eyeliner and black or midnight blue eyeliner.

 The tools you will need to have on hand are an eye shadow brush, cotton balls, q-tips, a small spray bottle of water and an all purpose make up brush.

Before you begin, make sure your hands are clean. The first step is to cut your lashes in half and keep the outer lashes. Using tweezers to hold the lashes, apply a few small dots of eyelash adhesive and place them on the outer corners of each eye. Press them onto your lid for several seconds to make sure they are secure.

Next apply an eye shadow color of your choice as a base over your entire eye lid to prevent creasing and to help additional shadow adhere to your eyes. Choose a color that is complementary to your eye color.

 Start out with a light application beginning in the center of the lid and build up with each layer. This will open up the eye. Use a contour brush and apply the shadow directly under the lower lash line starting in the middle.

Use an all purpose make up brush to whisk away eye shadow that has fallen onto your face.

Start with your eye liner brush and spritz a small amount of water on the brush, then dip it into a black or midnight blue cream liner. A dark color works well to enhance the eye because it contrasts against the whites of your eyes.

 While looking downward use the brush to fill in the underside roots of the upper lashes. Wiggle the brush slightly to fill in and color the lashes that have separated. This will create a seamless look between your lashes and the fake lashes.

 Do the same thing on the top side of the upper lashes. For your lower lashes start in the middle below your lash line when applying the liner. Make sure to apply to the middle and go a little to the left and right, but do not apply to the entire lower lash line.

That will close in your eye and make them appear smaller. Use the contour brush to blend in the liner on the top and bottom lashes.

The final step is the mascara and a touch of white eye liner. This is the crowning touch for your new doe eyed look. Instead of using the whole mascara wand, using just the tip separates your lashes. Apply a couple coats of mascara to the upper and bottom lashes.

Wiggling the mascara brush will create a fuller and more evenly coated look to your lashes. Finally, apply white eye liner to the inner lash line on the bottom of your eyes. This will take away redness, further opens your eyes and makes the eyes appear brighter and bigger.