Weight loss is not rocket science

Despite the popular belief, regardless of the way it is projected, weight loss is not complicated at all. Weight loss is not rocket science but to know how much calories you consume and how much you need to burn to stay healthy, Weight management is a continuous process.
Only time weight loss program gets complicated when we start believing the misleading commercials, diet programs, pills and weird fat loss gadgets promising weight loss in 5 days. One needs to understand the fact that true weight loss can only be achieved by making small changes in our diet and lifestyle. Success mantra for weight loss is to forget about instant hit and be ready for long run.
Simple Mantra: Suppose, you want to lose a pound of fat in a week; you will have to burn approximately 3500 calories plus the amount of calories you have been burning in a day; Neither possible nor advisable.
Analyze BMR Basel metabolic rate: BMR is amount of calorie your body needs to maintain vital functions like digestion and breathing. But, calorie count varies as you may need more or less calories, so adjust accordingly.

Analyze your activity level: the best way to calculate your activity level is to use calorie calculator just to figure out the amount of calories you burn while doing day to day activities. Calorific calculation can be done using gadgets such as heart rate monitor and calorie burn calculator.
Calorie counter: keep record journal of calories you consume every day. Note down every single thing, you eat and drink each day. Analyze your BMR number plus the calories needed for whole day activities and subtract them with the total calorie intake in a day. You may not always be perfect in all your conclusions but try to be as close as possible. For example: your all day activity may burn around 2000 calories and you are gobbling down2400 calories; you will undoubtedly gain weight. In case, you burn more calories than what you eat; end result will be weight loss.
Exercise: Finally the most important thing in any weight management program "exercise" or “physical activity”. Keep in mind that a particular exercise program will not be applicable to all. You need to vary it according to your physical state. Most of the expert would advise you 250 minutes of walk, jog and other physical activities; that breaks down to 50 minutes for five day week. But, if you have just started your fitness plan take it easy and start small so that your body gets time to adopt itself.