3000 kcals = 1lb of fat??

[summergurl]

Ok, i've just heard that burning off 3000 calories amounts to burning off 1lb of fat. Is this correct?

 

[Llamabean]

Summer-

According the most of the Internet, the number is closer to 3500 calories. Here is an explanation:

 

[CaseyAtMartin]

The correct number is 3500.