Weight Loss and Calories
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 14:38I remember reading somewhere that the real reason that Americans are so overweight is that we just simply eat too much, exercise is not as important as once thought. I have decided to test that theory and so far I have to say I agree. I have been trying very hard to lose weight since I was diagnosed with diabetes 2 years ago. I have not had much luck as I was concentrateing more on my huge amount of carbs I had to have then on my calories. Now that I have brought down my carbs some it’s time for the calories.
I started by limiting myself to 1,500 a day, I can go a little over or under, but that is my average goal. I’m also allowed to splurge one or two days a week, one will always be Wednesdays as I have to eat every meal out. I do lift weights for about 15 minutes a day, and try to walk the dog once or twice a week, but nothing really hard. Since I started this about a week ago I have lost 7 pounds, some I know was water weight, so I would say I actually may have lost 3-5 pounds.
Of course I’m going to continue this, I have found I have so much more energy and money. Cutting calories not only means that you eat less, but you buy less also.
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