When I set out to lose 20
pounds I knew I needed a plan. Here it
is; eat less than you burn up. That’s
it, we all know it, and it’s easy.
First, I went online to find out my Basic Metabolic Rate http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/
. For me to weigh 182 pounds I could eat 1713
calories and not gain weight. This is
what my body needs to exist without getting out of bed all day. So now I had to figure out how many calories I
could eat while living the lifestyle I enjoy so I went here http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/ to the Harris
Benedict Formula. I determined that I
lead an active lifestyle but wanted a little cushion so I selected a moderately
active lifestyle and that gives me a formula like this BMRx1.55=Daily Total calories or 1713x1.55=2655. 2655 is what I need to stay at 182
pounds. Now knowing how I love to eat I
thought I would err and just say 2500 calories per day while continuing my
running, biking, walking etc. program should help me lose 20 pounds. I started the first day by writing down
everything I ate and measuring everything so I really knew how many calories I
was eating. The first week I lost one
pound, then the next week 2 pounds.
During the next few weeks I lost a pound or two or stayed the same, I
never gained any weight.
Next time-why this worked for me and why
it helped me eat better.
