A recommended weight loss program

Question
QUESTION: "Hi.

what would you recommend for the following: 5'9", woman 195pounds, large
frame (big boned), very active (run and do strength training).

I would like to know:
1.  How many calories do I need everyday?  I used a calculator online
and based on my age, sex, height weight and activity level they said
2,500 ... -does that sound right?  

2.  I plan on cutting 500 calories a day (down to 2000) so I can lose a
pound a week, till I get down to about 125 lbs... is that ok?  or
should i cut more?

3.  Where should I cut the calories from? fat? carbs? both? or just cut
calories overall regardless of what food the calories come from?

4.  whats a recommended amount (in servings) of all the food groups (meat, dairy, fruits, veg, carbs, fats) if
I want to lose weight?  
5.  What about after I reach my weight goal -do those recommendations
stay the same or change and how?

6.  Whats a good weight range for my height and weight?

Can you refer me to some good websites which are reliable for this type
of information as well so I can calculate calories, BMI, and weight
ranges as well as calories needed daily, etc.

Thanks so much... I really really really appreciate your professional
advice and help.
Ann

ANSWER: Dear Ann,

Answering ALL your questions will take a complete weight loss program. Please access it (it's free) online at:

http://bantadiet.com

First, read carefully how it works, then click the "start" navigation button and follow the steps.

= TZ

---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------

QUESTION: Hi.
I'm not interested in a ketogenic diet like atkins or banta.
I just need to know the recommended amount to be on a balanced diet of carbs, fats, proteins, fruits and veges.
Thanks.
Ann.

Answer
Ann,

There's no such thing as a "balanced" diet. As soon as you reduce calories, you go out of balance.

In more than one way, Atkins diet is clinically proved to have health benefits exactly due to the macronutrient ratio it recommends and those benefits are also proved to be greater than that of low calorie "balanced" diets and even more so comparing with low fat diets.

Health sciences are very specific regarding what kind of diet is recommended for what kind of health condition -- so they never speak of an abstract "healthy" diet.

Your other questions are answered many times on many websites. If you need personal consultation, it's easy to find a personal trainer/dietitian online or otherwise.

= TZ

1. Prev:Weight Lose supplements, OTC
2. Next:College and eating right.