How many calories should I eat in a day?
The answer…….it varies from person to person.
Ask yourself, have I reached my weight loss goal, and simply want to maintain my weight? Or, do I want to keep slimming down? Factors such as height, weight, age and level of activity all play a roll in determining how many calories a person should consume.
Fortunately, there is no shortage of websites that have a “calories per day” calculator to help you determine what your individual amount will be, such as this site. http://howmanycaloriesshouldieat.blogspot.com/
An easy and rational way to look it though, would be:
If you’re an active person, who exercises regularly, you are allowed more calories, because you are burning more. If you exercise “infrequently” you’ll want to consume fewer calories.
Seriously though, I DO NOT WANT TO COUNT CALORIES THE REST OF MY LIFE. And even though I am dieting right now, I don’t count calories. I’ve lost weight by eating healthy foods, eating small to modest portions, and when I eat something that is not healthy, I eat a very small amount of it. For example, there were brownies in my home today. And I mean they were GOOD! I got a knife, and cut out a very small piece. Just enought to eat in two small bites, and I get my fix. Nothing that’s going to send me “off the wagon,” or have me feeling guilty for the rest of the day.
You’ve heard this saying before: “Everything in moderation.” How true it is, when it comes to our diet.
Aaron
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