Maybe I should binge a bit now to put on a couple easy to shed pounds by April? j/k
Hey, here is some advice picked up in that class I took: eating the least amount possible isn't the best way to lose weight. Not only is it not healthy but it can actually make weight loss more difficult. Your metabolism can get thrown into starvation mode in which your body will cling to every calorie it can get. Instead, try to eat strategically. You need fat, protein as well as roughage and carbs (the more complex the better so avoid processed stuff as much as possible). Use an online calculator like the one available at myfitnesspal to figure out what you should be eating in order to lose 1 or 2 pounds a week (I always aim to lose 2/week), any more would not be optimal. So plan a diet which will give you the amounts of each category you need at regular intervals during the day. Experiment to see what time to eat to give you the most energy and satisfaction.
Oh, and make really delicious meals. You'll be eating less and buying less processed food anyhow. So splurge on fresh fruit and veggies and good cuts of meat (about a 1/4 pound per serving). And if you eat out, go with someone who will support you by sharing an entree.
Hey, here is some advice picked up in that class I took: eating the least amount possible isn't the best way to lose weight. Not only is it not healthy but it can actually make weight loss more difficult. Your metabolism can get thrown into starvation mode in which your body will cling to every calorie it can get. Instead, try to eat strategically. You need fat, protein as well as roughage and carbs (the more complex the better so avoid processed stuff as much as possible). Use an online calculator like the one available at myfitnesspal to figure out what you should be eating in order to lose 1 or 2 pounds a week (I always aim to lose 2/week), any more would not be optimal. So plan a diet which will give you the amounts of each category you need at regular intervals during the day. Experiment to see what time to eat to give you the most energy and satisfaction.
Oh, and make really delicious meals. You'll be eating less and buying less processed food anyhow. So splurge on fresh fruit and veggies and good cuts of meat (about a 1/4 pound per serving). And if you eat out, go with someone who will support you by sharing an entree.
