Too much or just right?!
Question: I am trying to lose some weight at the moment, I'm not big or anything, it's just I would like to be more slender :D
So anyways, my question is about my calorie intake. Here is what I ate today:
Got up at 8 am, had a burrito (leftover from yesterday).
Worked out for 15-20 minutes.
Worked on my essay for uni, watched some TV.
Around 3 pm I had another burrito (yay finished the leftovers!).
Then about an hour later I had a slice of a light strawbery cheesecake.
At 9 pm I had a plain fajita wrap with no filling, then nibbled on some dried mangos.
And now at 1:30 am I had a slice of american cheese.
Is this too many calories? Also any general advice on weight loss will be appriciated :)
Answers: I am trying to lose some weight at the moment, I'm not big or anything, it's just I would like to be more slender :D
So anyways, my question is about my calorie intake. Here is what I ate today:
Got up at 8 am, had a burrito (leftover from yesterday).
Worked out for 15-20 minutes.
Worked on my essay for uni, watched some TV.
Around 3 pm I had another burrito (yay finished the leftovers!).
Then about an hour later I had a slice of a light strawbery cheesecake.
At 9 pm I had a plain fajita wrap with no filling, then nibbled on some dried mangos.
And now at 1:30 am I had a slice of american cheese.
Is this too many calories? Also any general advice on weight loss will be appriciated :)
That is not too many calories. Perhaps not the right food choices, but that sounds around 1500 calories. (Although I can't be sure because I don't know how big your burritos were, or your ingredients, and I don't know how big your slice of cheesecake was, etc.). But it shouldn't be far off from 1500. Assuming each burrito was 400 calories. The cheesecake was 400 calories, the tortilla was 100-150, and the cheese was 70. (all approximately). You aren't eating too much. I'd choose lighter foods and eat more of them. The cheesecake, (although it is good to indulge once and a while, we only live once) was kind of a waste of calories. So overall, switch your food choices. More fruit, more veggies, lean meats, whole wheat, lots of water, have water be your only drink and drink 80 oz. a day. Up your exercise to at least 30 min. 5-6 times a week. Good luck! You can do it! And the exercise needs to be mainly cardio. Some strength training is good however. You can do this! Stay motivated. Dedication is the key to being successful. Hope this is what you were looking for.
chessecake!that has 420 calories whithout strawberry.
Well your diet right now is not very healthy. You lack enough vegetables and fruit, and everything you had probably was packed with calories and fat (especially the cheesecake). Try getting more fresh fruit and veggies into your day as well as healthy carbs (e.g bread, pasta).