Hereâs a myth buster: There is no lead in pencils. Rather, the core is made up of a non-toxic mineral called graphite. The common name âpencil leadâ is due to an historic association with the stylus made of lead in ancient Roman times.
Your body requires a very specific number of calories in order to function. If your body receives an excess of calories, you will gain weight. Conversely, by decreasing your caloric intake you can create a calorie deficit and lose weight. To make up for the calorie deficit, your body burns fat for energy. Knowing how to safely create a calorie deficit is the first step towards successful weight loss. Calculate the number of calories your body needs in order to maintain your current weight. Your basal metabolic rate, commonly called your BMR, is a measurement of the number of calories your body burns in a day, at rest.
That will give you a 500 calorie deficit per day. In a week that will add up to a deficit of 3500 calories, which results in a 1 pound weight loss. If you want quicker results, you can cut back on 300 calories per day. I would not recommend going on a lower than 1500 calorie diet. You want to make sure you are still getting all your nutrients.