Well, I am going to start CAREFULLY watching what I eat. I don't really have a clue as to what to look for. I know a lot of it is currently debated about what you should look for when "dieting." Only I am hoping it isn't going to be a "diet" for me, but I hope for it to be a lifestyle adjustment.
I know I am going to overall try to eat better: veggies, fruits, lean meats (chicken and turkey)...I don't do fish or seafood so that is out of the question...and I am going to avoid processed/fried foods as much as possible. I don't know what to look for when looking at food labels...calories? carbs? sugars? fat? Help!! I just want an overall healthier lifestyle. I want to avoid the fad diets as much as possible.
Another question I have is: how many calories a day is a good amount for me to consume? I know this question gets tricky, but any help would be appreciated... I think I am actually UNDEReating (mostly because I am a poor college student), but I am still overweight...? I know it slows down your metabolism and all, but GEEZ!!
I don't know what one needs to calculate how many calories a day I need to consume, but I am 20 years old, 5'3", 158-160 pounds, and I exercise little because I 1) Work full time for the State (in an office), 2) Attend evening/night classes immediately after work until about 8 or 8:30, then 3) I study and do homework until I go to sleep (which is about 12:30)...Then I get to wake up at 5:15 am and do it all over again! Ahhhh help!
I know I am going to overall try to eat better: veggies, fruits, lean meats (chicken and turkey)...I don't do fish or seafood so that is out of the question...and I am going to avoid processed/fried foods as much as possible. I don't know what to look for when looking at food labels...calories? carbs? sugars? fat? Help!! I just want an overall healthier lifestyle. I want to avoid the fad diets as much as possible.
Another question I have is: how many calories a day is a good amount for me to consume? I know this question gets tricky, but any help would be appreciated... I think I am actually UNDEReating (mostly because I am a poor college student), but I am still overweight...? I know it slows down your metabolism and all, but GEEZ!!
I don't know what one needs to calculate how many calories a day I need to consume, but I am 20 years old, 5'3", 158-160 pounds, and I exercise little because I 1) Work full time for the State (in an office), 2) Attend evening/night classes immediately after work until about 8 or 8:30, then 3) I study and do homework until I go to sleep (which is about 12:30)...Then I get to wake up at 5:15 am and do it all over again! Ahhhh help!
