Calories & Junk Food (sort of)

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I have two questions;

- I've been doing some slight research on calories and nutritional value of the junk food that I may eat on occasion, and I usually have the 'twister' from KFC. The calories in one twister are low enough for me to eat two a day, since my calorie intake is pretty low. (I'm surprised). Is this twister all bad? Can't I resort to it if I have a craving and not feel guilty as I eat it?
For the record, I work out an hour a day as per recent routine change, jogging and sprinting, and doing pushups.

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Secondly, how can I really know my metabolism rate? I've seen sites where they calculate it, but I prefer not to rely strongly on them, also, how much protein do I normally need for an everyday exercise routine?

(I forgot what I really wanted to ask *facepalm*)

Answers are appreciated. :)
 
To answer simply, if you're happy with your current weight and what you're doing isn't making you gain, then what you're doing is fine as long as you're still getting the nutrients you need from the rest of your meals. If you want to lose weight and it's not happening, then you should change something.

In terms of protein, you should be intaking 1-2g of protein per kilogram of your own bodyweight. Most people meet this no problem, but if you're eating really leanly, then you may want to take a look at that.

For calculating your metabolism, the most accurate way is via some math equation which I can't recall at the minute. Those sites probably use those equations though. However, I can't vouch for how accurate even those are since, realistically, everyone's metabolism is going to vary individually. Again, though, I don't consider knowing your metabolic rate to be crucial for weight management, as I would just go by using your current results as your gauge.
 
I believe you are not addicted of junk foods. Addiction is different. It is really difficult to come out from junk foods addiction. I recommend that you should avoid junk food as much as you can when it comes to remain healthy for long period of time.

Now come, how to calculate your BMR. Your basal metabolic rate, known as BMR, is an estimate of the minimum number of calories needed to sustain your body for one day. In essence, your BMR is equivalent to the number of calories you would burn if you were to sleep all day. BMR is measured in calories per day and has many factors, including gender, height, weight and age.

This is the formula widely used to calculate BMR:

• Determine your weight in kilograms and multiply this times 13.7. Call this number A.
• Determine your height in centimeters and multiply this times 5. Call this number B.
• Multiply your age in years times 6.8. Call this number C.
• Determine your BMR, use this equation: BMR = 66 + A + B - C.

When it comes to protein, the answer usually varies from person to person:

• If you consider yourself not active then aim to consume 4 g per lb per day
• If you consider yourself active, aim to consume .5-.7 grams per lb per day.
• Trying to lose weight? Bump it up to .7-.8 g per lb per day. This means if you weigh 150 lbs, aim for 105-120 grams of protein a day.
• Endurance or strength training athletes are encouraged to consume .7-1 g per lb per day.

I believe you got all the answers your need.
 
Junk foods are abundant in high calorie ingredients and with the emergence of scores of fast food chains worldwide, consumption of junk food have increased manifold times. If you are ones that love junk food, then try to switch to fruits and vegetables that have equivalent calories as your junk food.
 
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