From my Diverse Health Occupations book

[darkgothicchild]

1 pound of body fat = approximatly 3500 calories. (disgusting, I know).
To lose 1 pounds, a decrease of 3500 calories is required either by consuming 3500 fewer calories or losing 3500 calories in exercise.

Comments

[iwannaburmom]

most people dont eat even half that in a day.

[darkgothicchild]

That's true.