I am new to the forum and thought some of you more 'seasoned' dieters could let me know if I am on the right path. Keep feeling like I am doing something 'wrong.'
Currently, I'm using sparkpeople and lose it! (iphone app) to track my calories. Hate sparkpeople's interface, but they have so many other foods listed, it's good to supplement. Both tell me to essentially eat 1600/cals a day. I'm trying to do this slowly and sustainably, so in the end, i'm actually eating about 1700-1800 a day which causes both programs to yell at me. That's a psychological trip.
I haven't weighed myself yet, but i can feel myself getting leaner and stronger...so this counts for something, no?
As far as exercise... I take hatha yoga 3 times a week for 90 minute classes. I know yoga isn't a calorie burning thing, but I AM getting so much stronger and feeling more connected to my body, which i think is helpful for weight loss. I'm going to add cardio in three times a week starting this week (went to the gym today! woo!)
Sorry this is so long, but I really appreciate any feedback on anyone has. And i promise to get a scale and weigh myself this week!