Calories

Well... Today is my first full day of counting calories.

If I want to stay at my current weight (which I don't) I need to take in 1881 calories per day.  That is calculated on me being Lightly Active.
If my goal is to lose weight by burning off excess body fat, I need to aim to eat 500 fewer calories per day than my daily caloric needs, and maintain or increase my exercise activity.
That would make me taking in 1381 calories per day.

So...for me, I'm going to start out slower so I don't hurt myself...and aim at 1600 calories per day...and keep being Lighly Active... then in a couple of weeks, once I get used to the counting calories, I will aim for 1400 calories per day... and eventually maybe even get myself down to the 1200 calorie per day guide line.
It is suggested that you do not go under 1200 calories per day.

However, when I find myself losing the inches I want to, I will stick to whatever calories per day I am at.
Everyone is different, so finding the amount of calories we need each day is going to be different...it's all trial and error.

So, wish me luck :)

So far today I've had 1422 calories.  That's pretty good starting out. :)  I'm excited.

I've had a pretty great day. I got to talk to my bestest friend in the entire world today on the phone!!! :)
It's very exciting for me, esp since he's in Germany right now.  He should be home in 3 weeks! I can't wait!!! :)  We're already starting a "Bucket List" as we call it.  I can't wait! :)
Talking to him today was the highlight of my day...heck of my week...oh why not..the highlight of my year so far! The only thing that's gonna beat that is when I get to see him as soon as he gets back and throw my arms around his neck and give him a great big hug! :)

Well....that's really all I've got for today...

Toodles! :)