Jamiexai -- I think that your target weight is too low since you're 5'6" ^^;. I think about 125 lbs would be a good, healthy weight for you.
ah, thank you! I did think it was a bit much.
If you are serious about starting a weight loss program, a good way about achieving your weight loss goal is to count calories. At first, it will be a pain to look on the back of boxes and bags. However, once you get used to calorie counting, you should be able to make an educated guess about how many calories you've eaten.Looking at the information that you've given, here is your basal metabolic rate(BMR) and total calorie expenditure. Your BMR is: 1450. Your total calorie expenditure: 2200 calories. This given that you exercise do moderate exercise for about 3-5 days a week.As long as you eat less than 2200 calories a day, you will be on your way to losing weight.You can start off by trying to lose a pound a week. Since a pound of fat is 3500 calories and there are 7 days in a week, your calorie intake must be 500 less than your total calorie expenditure.An hour of jogging is plenty exercise to lose weight. And there have been studies that show that 30minutes of exercise split up into two sessions can be equally as effective as an hour session. I hated cardio when I first started as well. However, the more I did it, the more I fell in love with it. I think you're doing great. Best of luck.
Thanks for the tips on the calories! I was considering counting calories and having a stricter diet, but I was afraid I'd get obsessive again. I used to eat on 600 calories a day. But I'll control myself and overall, I think it would help me lose weight. I've lost a pound this week, so it's a good sign I'm going at a good pace, and not too fast.
Remember folks, cardio really is your best friend! You can starve and tone all you want, but if you
really want to burn that fat, it won't happen without some form of cardio exercise. I suppose building muscles could raise your metabolism a bit, but it won't do any good unless you have at least some cardio on the side.
And for the person eating only 600 calories a day, please don't! I've tried and tried to lose weight that way and initally, I lost 15lbs in a month, but I gained it all back. This happened again and again. Unless diet is supplemented with exercise, you won't be seeing any permanent weight loss.
I almost got discouraged when I only lost one pound this week, but having just started cardio, I'm sure I'm building some muscle. I'm already seeing results with my belly fat melting away and my lovehandles nearly all gone. So even if your scale doesn't give you a happy reading, take body measurements!
to be on the safe side.
