The calorie diet is probably ancient news by now, but since it's the only diet that's really worked for me - I'd like to share my progresses, advice and tips!
Unlike most other diets that I've went through, I like that I'm not restricted to a few options on the menu - and it's more than just a temporary diet! It's so healthy in a non-stressful way, especially when it becomes a life habit :)
I will first introduce the two main phone applications that I'm using: "Libra" and "Lose It!" - "Libra" is not a necessity, but it really helps with calculating weight gain/loss trend variations, as well as keep a year-long track of your progress!
Here are the most recent photo-screenshots of both applications: ("Libra" on the left, "Lose It!" on the right)
Unlike most other diets that I've went through, I like that I'm not restricted to a few options on the menu - and it's more than just a temporary diet! It's so healthy in a non-stressful way, especially when it becomes a life habit :)
I will first introduce the two main phone applications that I'm using: "Libra" and "Lose It!" - "Libra" is not a necessity, but it really helps with calculating weight gain/loss trend variations, as well as keep a year-long track of your progress!
Here are the most recent photo-screenshots of both applications: ("Libra" on the left, "Lose It!" on the right)
In the Libra, each 'unit' on the x-axis represents the month - so you can see that I was doing VERY well until winter break & Christmas hit near the beginning of december, then another combo breaker thanks to my birthday at the end of January. I think I've had... 5 birthday dinners every other day for two weeks; today was the last one! Now I'll be getting back on track :)
On the right, it shows my calorie budget, and the calories for individual food that I ate for the day. Once you get the application, the first thing you should do is insert all your data in the 'goals' (into 'modify program') and 'more' section at the top - your calorie budget will depend on your age, height, and how much you want to lose per week (I really recommend starting at 1 pound/week, maximum 1 1/2 pound/week!)
If you stay committed, even for a full week - you'll start to see some of the foods you regularly eat in calorie values! After you know which foods to avoid, and which foods are 'effective' in your diet (lots of quality, but little intake of calories) - you won't even notice that you're losing weight :) (unless you're already pretty small in figure)
I don't want to overload you with information, so I'll clear things up on the way with advice/tips now and then - give it a try, and feel free to ask any questions! :)
On the right, it shows my calorie budget, and the calories for individual food that I ate for the day. Once you get the application, the first thing you should do is insert all your data in the 'goals' (into 'modify program') and 'more' section at the top - your calorie budget will depend on your age, height, and how much you want to lose per week (I really recommend starting at 1 pound/week, maximum 1 1/2 pound/week!)
If you stay committed, even for a full week - you'll start to see some of the foods you regularly eat in calorie values! After you know which foods to avoid, and which foods are 'effective' in your diet (lots of quality, but little intake of calories) - you won't even notice that you're losing weight :) (unless you're already pretty small in figure)
I don't want to overload you with information, so I'll clear things up on the way with advice/tips now and then - give it a try, and feel free to ask any questions! :)