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Some people lose fat on 2,000 calories a day. Others gain fat on 1,700 calories a day. So, the question arises, "Why not burn all kinds of fat by taking in only 1,000 calories day?"

Geez, does that mean 50 calories a day is even better? There is no reason for that 1,000 calorie number. What makes it better than 900 calories or 1,900 calories?

How can anyone know what your caloric requirements are? Is a 5'2" woman who has a lean weight of 110 pounds going to require the same number of calories for healthy fat loss as a man who is 6'4" and has lean weight of 180 pounds?

Or, does someone who works on a loading dock have the same basic caloric needs as someone who has a sedentary job?

Picking an arbitrary calorie number just doesn't work. This diet, however, has the general idea: To lose fat, you must cut calories. How much you cut is the question. Everyone has different needs.

Consider this scenario. One person goes climbing and requires 5,000 calories that day just to maintain healthy tissue. Another person goes for a two-hour hike in the park and needs 2,200 calories that day. Another person takes the dog for a walk around the block and needs 1.800 calories that day. Another person takes the same dog for the same walk and needs 1,600 calories that day.

The total activity level, plus the basal caloric burn rate determine your caloric needs. There isn't a standard that applies to everyone--it's an individual thing.

There are many ways to determine your needs. But, a general rule of thumb is just eat smaller portions than you do now. Counting calories is a bit mind-numbing. It's easier, and just as effective, to cut back on your portion size and don't go for seconds.

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