Proper calorie intake per meal.

[Tigressplummer]

I'm a big girl. I just started a calorie counting diet. My Daily Calorie Intake is around 2917. The diet recommends I start by reducing that to 2450. That still sound like alot of calories, but I'm afraid that if I cut too many, my body will slow down and think I'm starving it. Am I on the right track, or am I a hopeless cause?? Help me please.

[Dr. Joshua]

Hi, thanks for your question. Here's the link to the answer:
http://askdoctorjoshua.com/2006/12/17/cutting-calories-to-lose-weight/


...and it looks like I got the honor of posting the 500th post on this forum!

[Wens]

When dieting you should consider some workingout. You don't need to do somethong too hard, just something that will help you burn some fat and calories. You can get some help over [link removed] From my own experience it will get easier by the time.

[ericajones80]

a little exercise can go a long way. If you exercise you will further drop your caloric balance

[amanda007]

Eat healthy foodd, do not do dieting , it will make your body dull... you will feel tiered all the day.. drink juice

[hank freid news]

See your doctor before embarking on any fitness regime.There are no quick fixes that will work in the long run. Remember - slow and steady wins the race. You need to do cardio and toning
Running Cycling Swimming - this is excellent as it combines both elements and is low impact. If you ever feel less than motivated I always say this to myself before I go for my daily run

'To have an athletic figure, I must do athletics!'

Food wise aim for;

200-300 cals for breakfast
60 cal snack
300-400 cals for lunch
60 cal snack
400-500 cals for dinner

Loads of water, I mean a lot!!! and spike it with some citrus fruit as this has an enzyme in it that quite literally eats fat! These meals should be made up of good quality, close to source foods no alcohol, no pop not even the sugar free variety. Remember if you have to open a packet (not salads! I mean crisps and chocolate!) to get to it, it is probably man made, processed and full of crap, which in turn is counter productive. Another of my many mantras is 'if ya put rubbish in, ya get rubbish out!' I say that to myself when contemplating sticking a mars bar in my gob!

[Angelie300]

I have just started jogging about 3 times a week for about 20 - 30 mins at a time but what else can i do (without joining a gym) to burn off some extra calories?

[helly21]

The Lose Weight Diet is simple because it isn't based on a gimmick or a fad. Like I said, it is the anti-fad diet plan. It cuts right to the chase and eliminates all of the unnecessary tasks most commercial weight loss diet plans require you to do. After all, it's those unnecessary tasks that are supposed to make their diet program stand out and appeal to you in the first place. Why? So they can make money.
On the other hand, The Lose Weight Diet is all about fact and common sense. It's simply about what works and what doesn't. To sum it all up in one simple sentence, this weight loss plan revolves around reducing your total calorie intake by a small amount, and then just making sure the calories you do consume come in the form of a well-balanced diet consisting of good sources of protein, carbs and fat.
Basically, it's the practical type of diet most often recommended by doctors and experts who aren't trying to sell you something.
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[freedomyears]

When preparing foods, you could try to use some low-fat alternatives. Substitute 1 percent, skim, or reconstituted nonfat dry milk for whole milk. Use low-fat yogurt, buttermilk, or evaporated skim milk in place of cream or sour cream. Try reduced-calorie mayonnaise and salad dressing in place of regular.

[nichole]

You didn't mentioned your weight and height, so that we would be able to tell you semi accurate advice. :D But in a other hand it is also useful for you to start cardio or aerobics at home if needed. Then to avoid starving yourself you can also try oatmeal avoid fatty foods, preservatives, etc. skim milk, non-fat or yogurt helps.