3500. That's the number of calories you have to burn in order to lose a pound. The first time I read that number (not going to lie, rediscovered it this morning while googling), I was floored. I thought to myself, what a depressing figure.
Then I processed how much time it takes to put on weight. I did not get to where I am now overnight; it was a series of poor choices over many years. So each week my goal is to burn at least 7000 more calories than I take in, which is the "simple" math of weight loss.
I take a lot of inspiration from the Biggest Loser without their crazy intense structure. It's all about calories in and calories out, and it's about building muscle and endurance. Today I ate well, and I have my cardio and strength routine planned for tomorrow with my clothes already packed and at the office. I read on a fitblr that I would never regret working out as much as I regret not doing it, and so far, they're right. Today, I feel pretty good. Two more days until my first official weigh-in.
Daily calorie goal: 1400
Actual calorie intake: 1281 (never never never go below 1200; that's when your body goes into starvation mode. Also, at less than 1200, I think my own arm would then start looking appealing to start munching on. And always drink loads of water.)
Then I processed how much time it takes to put on weight. I did not get to where I am now overnight; it was a series of poor choices over many years. So each week my goal is to burn at least 7000 more calories than I take in, which is the "simple" math of weight loss.
I take a lot of inspiration from the Biggest Loser without their crazy intense structure. It's all about calories in and calories out, and it's about building muscle and endurance. Today I ate well, and I have my cardio and strength routine planned for tomorrow with my clothes already packed and at the office. I read on a fitblr that I would never regret working out as much as I regret not doing it, and so far, they're right. Today, I feel pretty good. Two more days until my first official weigh-in.
Daily calorie goal: 1400
Actual calorie intake: 1281 (never never never go below 1200; that's when your body goes into starvation mode. Also, at less than 1200, I think my own arm would then start looking appealing to start munching on. And always drink loads of water.)
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