So I've decided to start keeping a food diary and use this blog as a weight loss tool. I've gained about 20 lbs in the past year and a half, and I am NOT happy with my body. According to the American Heart Association website a person with my lifestyle (sedentary) needs to take in 2010 calories and between 56-78 grams of fat to maintain their weight. If I aim to lose 1 lb a week I need to eat 1500 calories and 42-59 grams of fat a day. I can do that.
Today I had 1557 calories and 55.1 grams of fat. I don't feel deprived at all. One thing I need to work on is cutting butter and oil out of my food. Tonight I added a tbsp of Earth Balance butter to my mashed potato. It was good, but I could have used half that amount and still been happy. I feel ok with the amount of calories I took in, but I definately need to lower the fat amount.
I haven't weighed myself for about five days, but I weighed in at 144lbs the last time. I will try to weigh myself every morning to keep myself motivated.
One thing I know I need to work on is exercise. I work in an office, so I don't get any exercise during the day. When I get home in the evening I'm usually starving, so instead of going for a walk I usually make dinner. I need to start bringing a healthy snack that I can eat before I head home so I'm not starving, and am able to go for a walk without passing out. Oh, I know.. I bought a few Cliff Energy bars to try because they've gotten rave reviews from a few Vegan posters. I need to remember to bring one to work tomorrow. I WILL go for a walk tomorrow.
My goal weight-120 lbs.
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