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Some Questions & Answers
1. "How many calories should I eat to lose weight?"
1200 calories a day is generally considered effective for weight loss for moderately active women over the age of 50. For more information on calculating your calories for weight loss you may like to watch this video:
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2. "Will calorie counting work for me?"
Calorie counting is not an exact science. Everyone has a unique metabolism, diet history and lifestyle, and these different factors will affect how you respond to different diets, including calorie restriction. It may take a little trial and error before you find the best calorie level for you, but 1200 calories is a good place to start.
3. "I lost weight for a few weeks, now my weight is stuck. Should I eat less calories?"
Eating less than 1200 calories is not usually recommended, except under medical supervision, because most people need at least that number to maintain basic bodily functions and stay healthy.
4. "How can I get my weight moving again, if I'm not supposed to drop my calories?"
Our bodies are very efficient, and over time may slow down metabolic processes in order to survive on less calories, making it harder to lose weight. If you are stuck on a plateau, try varying your calories throughout the week, so some days you eat less and others you eat more, for a total of 8400 calories for the week (1200 x 7). This keeps your body guessing and doesn't give it a chance to adapt.
5. "Why do you like counting calories so much?"
Counting calories is not the only way to lose weight, but it is certainly one of the most effective. It is also one of the most flexible diets around, as there are no forbidden foods or food groups that you have to avoid. What you eat is entirely up to you, although obviously it is advisable to choose mostly nutritious foods, and cut down on empty calories like sugar. I love that I can have a little treat (usually chocolate or ice cream) every night and still lose weight. This keeps me happy and stops cravings from building up, helping to prevent binges.
6. "Do you drink alcohol?"
I make it a rule to never drink my calories - so that means no fruit juice, soft drinks, smoothies or alcohol. I find that liquid calories go down too quickly and don't satisfy me like whole foods do. This doesn't mean that you have to avoid alcohol to lose weight. If a glass of wine is something you really enjoy you can have it, as long as you count the calories (a small glass is about 100 calories.)