Preparation Continues

I spent some time on WebMD today figuring out recommended caloric intake which is 2,265. Seems like a lot but that number reduces fast if you graze the cookie jar or pantry too often. I'd like to try to keep it around 2000 calories per day. A nice round, easy to remember number. If I do that and walk 15 mins per day my net caloric intake would be 1,850.

According to WebMD's calculator my RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) is: 3,265. So theoretically... I should have a calorie deficit of 1,415 per day. Since there are 3,500 in a pound I should lose about 1 pound every 2.4 days... 2 pounds per week on average is what I'm shooting for.

The initial exercise doesn't help the calorie burn that much each day but it will get me in shape to expand the exercise for a higher caloric burn rate.

Getting all these numbers in my head will he helpful I think. Going to buy the scale soon. Familiy being very supportive. Results will keep me motivated.

ETL2010