I have a few questions about dropping calories

[Rev]

I am trying to drop around 20 to 30 lbs by summer and I need some advice. How many calories, carbs, and grams of fat should I have a day. I have also heard you can loose weight by having your drinking water cold, because your body burns calories for warming it to the tempeture it can use it. Is that a wise tail. Also do you burn more calories when your hot or cold. I have heard both, and i am wondering what you guys think. I should include I weigh 235 right now, lean I am around 190. I dont have the fastest metabolism. If anyone can help, thanks.

 

[BOOEY]

First, yes drinking cold water will burn calories. Someone on the anabolics board figured out it was around 20 calories per glass.

Personally, I don't like the low-carb diet, or any other fad diet out there. If you drop your calories below maintenance, you will lose weight, that simple. A good ratio to follow would be 40%protein/40%carb/20%fat, with most of your fat coming from healthy fats. Don't drop too much calories too quickly, or you'll lose a lot of muscle in the process. Slow and steady, shoot for losing 2 pounds a week. good luck

 

[Rev]

Thank You booey