I determined my calories based on the calculators at Fat2Fit Radio. For a sedentary lifestyle, my calorie goal is 1709. For a lightly active lifestyle, it's 1958. I've decided for November, I'm going to aim for somewhere between 1,800-2,000 calories every day. In December, I'll drop it down to 1,700-1,900.
My other non-calorie goals include:
- walking 30 minutes most days of the week
- drinking water instead of diet soda
- cutting back on bread and cereal
- limiting sweets to one a day (Weight Watchers ice cream bar)
- eating more chicken and less red meat
- eating more vegetables
I'm going to allow myself one meal a week (usually on the weekend) where I don't count the calories. There are some restaurants I go to where I can't count calories. I'm starting out a little less strict with myself, but I feel like that will help me ease back into my good habits and be successful.
It is totally unfair that employers view larger people differently. But, that's the way it is in our society, right now.
ReplyDeleteI think you've created a really good plan, I always do better when I ease into change. You have plenty being thrust on you as it is, right now, too.
I'm hoping I can get a job at one of the local hospitals. I like to think they'll see that other than being over weight, I'm very healthy. (I hardly ever get colds, even.)
ReplyDeleteI'll be working at this much harder in January when I have time every day to do a lot more exercising. If I can get through the holidays without gaining more weight, I'll be happy!