My goal is to burn at least 1000 calories..

[Susan]

What Marni said.

From my personal weight-loss experience and without being an expert of any kind, I don't find it helpful to view exercise as a way to burn x amount of calories. Exercise helps with weightloss for various reasons, but a reasonable calorie defizit for weight loss is better achieved by nutrition. Personally, I would consider a 1000 calorie deficit far too high and would aim for some hundred calories deficit (10-15% of your total metabolic rate).


Edit - you asked about diet: I try to eat a balanced diet of natural or "real" food, with a focus on eating enough protein, 3-4 meals a day, organic if possible. But I am thinking about giving Paleo a shot. If only I wouldn't love my oatmeal-breakfast and yoghurt so much