Fitness Firming

Weight management
If you consume the same amount of kilojoules (kj or energy) each day as you burn, then you will maintain your current weight.

If you want to lose a few kilos you need to consume less kilojoules than you burn. It is as simple
as that!
What is energy?
You need energy to live – you need it to move, from walking to running and everything in between. The higher intensity and the longer you exercise for, the more energy you will burn.

Your body also needs energy for digestion, muscle growth and repair as well as to pump blood to vital organs. Energy comes from the food we eat, our body breaks down carbohydrates, sugars and fats and turns them into energy. When energy is not immediately required, it is stored in our
body as fat.
How much energy do I need?
To workout exactly how much energy you need each day can be quite confusing. You need to take into account many factors including your age, sex, body size and the amount of exercise you do each day.

On average, a woman needs about 6000 to 8000 kjs a day, less if she wants to lose weight, possibly more if she does a lot of physical activity. However, this can differ between each woman.
Where should I get my energy from?
Different types of food provide a different amount of energy. Carbohydrates and proteins provide about 17 kjs per gram,

while fat gives you 38 kjs per gram. This is why people who want to lose weight stick to a low- fat diet.