Have you ever tried a "cheat day" while still tracking your calorie intake, and exercising? This is one of the reasons I like the Weight Watchers approach (not endorsing it, just using as example for cheat day): you have a certain amount of daily "points" (think: calories), as well as a certain number of extra "points" for the week. These "extra" points can be used for your "cheat day" or "extra snack".
Do you know how many calories your body needs on a daily basis? If you have never calculated this before, I can send you that information. (It changes based on weight and age). This is an important first step, so you know you are eating a healthy amount of calories.
Do you feel like you know what it means to eat "healthy" most days of the week, beyond calorie counting? How much food from each source (ie, fruits/vegetables, protein, etc) you should consume for a balanced meal?
Lastly, when you say you are afraid of a cheat day...how many calories are typically in your snacks?
That is great that you feel more alive when exercising! What type of exercises do like the most? Do you know how many calories you are burning during exercise?
I'm sure you know this, but weight loss is not all about calorie-counting (that would be boring!), but it is important to know what your body needs, what foods fill you up, what foods you enjoy... so that you don't think about food all day. It's all about balance and enjoying the rest of your life!
We are happy to talk with you about weight loss, and provide more information. If you would like to talk with other EmpowHER members who are going through weight loss programs (or, on their own), you can join the Young Women Losing Weight Group at: https://www.empowher.com/groups/Young-Women-Losing-Weight.
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Have you ever tried a "cheat day" while still tracking your calorie intake, and exercising? This is one of the reasons I like the Weight Watchers approach (not endorsing it, just using as example for cheat day): you have a certain amount of daily "points" (think: calories), as well as a certain number of extra "points" for the week. These "extra" points can be used for your "cheat day" or "extra snack".
Do you know how many calories your body needs on a daily basis? If you have never calculated this before, I can send you that information. (It changes based on weight and age). This is an important first step, so you know you are eating a healthy amount of calories.
Do you feel like you know what it means to eat "healthy" most days of the week, beyond calorie counting? How much food from each source (ie, fruits/vegetables, protein, etc) you should consume for a balanced meal?
Lastly, when you say you are afraid of a cheat day...how many calories are typically in your snacks?
That is great that you feel more alive when exercising! What type of exercises do like the most? Do you know how many calories you are burning during exercise?
I'm sure you know this, but weight loss is not all about calorie-counting (that would be boring!), but it is important to know what your body needs, what foods fill you up, what foods you enjoy... so that you don't think about food all day. It's all about balance and enjoying the rest of your life!
We are happy to talk with you about weight loss, and provide more information. If you would like to talk with other EmpowHER members who are going through weight loss programs (or, on their own), you can join the Young Women Losing Weight Group at: https://www.empowher.com/groups/Young-Women-Losing-Weight.
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