If you have ever tried to lose weight
then you might know that the key rule of shedding kilos is to create a
calorie deficit. You need to consume fewer calories and burn more by
performing different physical activities throughout the day.
In
general, to shed 1/2 to 1 kilo weight in a week, one needs to burn 500
to 1,000 calories more than they consume each day, by controlling their
calorie intake and engaging in regular physical activity. But the
question is how to divide the calories between your breakfast, lunch and
dinner for effective weight loss.
How many calories one should ideally consume in a day
What is an ideal amount of calories one
should consume in a day depends on several factors like age, sex, health
conditions and others. To stay healthy and fit, women should consume
2,000 calories in a day and for men, it is 2,500. However, if you are
trying to come to shape first you have to count your daily calories
intake and then try to consume 500 to 1000 fewer calories each day.
Breakfast
Many people skip their breakfast thinking
that it might help them shed kilos faster. On the contrary, some
experts believe that it can slow down your metabolism and can sabotage
the weight loss process. The right way to start your morning is by
having healthy and protein-rich food in your breakfast.
Out of the total number of calories you have to consume in a day 15 per cent should be from your breakfast.
Lunch
No matter which diet plan you are following,
lunch should be the heaviest meal of the day. You have to fill your
plate mindfully with a sufficient amount of carbs, fats, protein and
veggies. About 50 per cent of your daily calories intake should come
from your lunch.
Dinner
It is always good to have a light, healthy,
carb-included, small dinner. This helps you fall asleep easily and clear
your bowels in the morning without any trouble. If your digestive
system is healthy then only you will be able to shed kilos effectively.
So, do not consume more than 20 per cent of your daily calorie intake in
your dinner.
Snacks
The remaining 15 per cent of your daily
calories should come from the snacks you take between your meal to
control your hunger pangs.