Hi there!
Well, I'm pretty new at this (registered here Feb. 3rd) but I have lost 8 pounds by trying to stick to 1500 calories a day, plus exercising 6X a week (cardio one day, then light weights/toning the next) and drinking lots (64 oz.) of water daily.
The calorie advice was given to me by our "doing it the old fashioned way" thread starter Aphil. She helpfully broke it down to me this way:
Breakfast 300 calories
Lunch 400 calories
snack 100 calories
Dinner 600 calories
snack 100 calories
Try to have balanced meals with choices from healthy food groups. And do try to have the 5 different meals - or even six (if you reserve some food from a meal) as some people really need to "refuel" many times throughout the day, to prevent drops in blood sugar, and to stave off "hungry headaches" or crankiness!
From what I've read, this amount of calories can result in a safe, gradual loss of 1-2 pounds a week.
Unless you have huge self-control, it helps so much to surround yourself with friends who can suport and encourage you. It is how I've been able to keep at it!
And I'm finding that reading as much as I can about the human body and nutrition is helpful; once I understand what is "going on" inside me, it makes more sense to follow the advice.
But I see that you already have had big success; you've lost 25 pounds already? That is awesome!
Good luck!
Holly, a slow loser! 176/168/160 ist mini goal
Counting Calories?
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Thank You!! Thank You!!
