Nic4Health
New member
Hello This is my first official post on these forums!
I am 159 as of this morning (normally am around 156 ish but was bad past few days).
I come from the low carb world, but have made a big change lately. I have decided to count calories (not a set # of calories, rather have a 500 calorie deficit each day depending on my activity level). It sounds confusing, but i use Calorie Counter Database - Free Online Diet Program to track. I am unfortunatly normally sedetary, so i burn 1800 cals/day, and w/ a 500 cal. deficit, thats around 1300 cals/day to lose 1-2 lbs/week. So, that means i should meet my goal around August, of 135 lbs. Which I really want to do! That is why im here. I think its resonable. And, I really enjoy breaking up the ranges ie: 150, 140, - it seems very motivating! I really hope to go into the 140 club w/in a few weeks.. maybe w/ a few of youall w/ me?
I also eat mainly all organically, 3 meals with maybe 1-2 snacks, and I adhere to some of the "negetive" calorie diet aspects.. Even if it itsnt proven I still feel healthier and it somewhat forces me to want to eat fruits and veggies- it probably all mental, but thats fine by me.
So- sorry if this is my first, and long post- but im excited, I have been a part of the low carb world for sooo long- since 2001, and havent really been eating low carb for few months, and have been reading some excellent books (Mindless Eating, French women dont get fat..etc) that have made me realize life doesnt have to exclude carbs.
Is it ok to post menus/calorie counts here? Or is that better on another thread? Either way, it helps me to stay accountable so here it is:
B: 2 eggs fried in little butter, ketchup and coffee/skim milk/stevia
Sn: 4 bits of licorish
L: Split Pea Soup w/ chopped ham added, few potatoe chips
D: Salmon, side of homemade mac & cheese, peas, and small side of thai noodles
Total calories: 1500
So- hope everyone is going great, and had a great weekend.
ps- my avator pic of me is when i was thinner around 135 lbs at my bridal shower in 2004, that is my goal, and i cant wait to get back. The pic is for inspiration!
I am 159 as of this morning (normally am around 156 ish but was bad past few days).
I come from the low carb world, but have made a big change lately. I have decided to count calories (not a set # of calories, rather have a 500 calorie deficit each day depending on my activity level). It sounds confusing, but i use Calorie Counter Database - Free Online Diet Program to track. I am unfortunatly normally sedetary, so i burn 1800 cals/day, and w/ a 500 cal. deficit, thats around 1300 cals/day to lose 1-2 lbs/week. So, that means i should meet my goal around August, of 135 lbs. Which I really want to do! That is why im here. I think its resonable. And, I really enjoy breaking up the ranges ie: 150, 140, - it seems very motivating! I really hope to go into the 140 club w/in a few weeks.. maybe w/ a few of youall w/ me?
I also eat mainly all organically, 3 meals with maybe 1-2 snacks, and I adhere to some of the "negetive" calorie diet aspects.. Even if it itsnt proven I still feel healthier and it somewhat forces me to want to eat fruits and veggies- it probably all mental, but thats fine by me.
So- sorry if this is my first, and long post- but im excited, I have been a part of the low carb world for sooo long- since 2001, and havent really been eating low carb for few months, and have been reading some excellent books (Mindless Eating, French women dont get fat..etc) that have made me realize life doesnt have to exclude carbs.
Is it ok to post menus/calorie counts here? Or is that better on another thread? Either way, it helps me to stay accountable so here it is:
B: 2 eggs fried in little butter, ketchup and coffee/skim milk/stevia
Sn: 4 bits of licorish
L: Split Pea Soup w/ chopped ham added, few potatoe chips
D: Salmon, side of homemade mac & cheese, peas, and small side of thai noodles
Total calories: 1500
So- hope everyone is going great, and had a great weekend.
ps- my avator pic of me is when i was thinner around 135 lbs at my bridal shower in 2004, that is my goal, and i cant wait to get back. The pic is for inspiration!
