Calorie Clarification.?!

Calorie Clarification.?

I think i have the hang of how calories work.

I Consume 2000 Cal a day.
i need 1500 a day.
i work out and burn anouther 300.
will i gain that 200 calories as weight?

If you are lifting weights those FEW extra calories will most likely go to building muscle. You must also consider that 1500 calories is what your body burns if you were to just lay in bed ALL DAY and do absolutely nothing. Your body burns calories by regulating your body temperature among other functions. Think about it, your body is working 24/7 to keep you warm, that takes alot of work.

Also, you must factor in your movement throughout the day. For example, walking around the grocery store, lifting things, and simply just standing. For a good estimate of your daily caloric intake, take your weight or the weight you'd like to acheive and multiply it by 13.

So if you wanted to weigh 170 pounds (170 * 13 = 2210) you could eat about 2210 calories a day.