Q: how many calories should be burned every day

A: The answer is going to very different for different people, so there's no way to answer it without knowing more about you and what you're trying to do. The answer could be anywhere from 1200 calories which might be enough for an older woman to 5000 or more calories for a football player who's trying to bulk up for the upcoming season. If you're trying to lose weight, then you can fill out my http://www.mikesfitness.com/content/fitnessguide to see my diet and training recommendations, including detailed calorie breakdown.