Realistic goals are important because they will help us measure our progress. For example, I plan to gain one pound of muscle per week (this is a realistic goal).
Now, how do I do it?
First you need to determine the number of calories you will be burning daily (see yesterday’s post).
Then, since I want to put on one pound in a week, I will need to consume 500 extra calories a day. The simple act of eating does not mean that I will put on muscle, it could be fat, and most likely will be a mix of muscle (if I worked out) and fat.
If you are trying to lose weight, cutting 500 calories from the amount your body needs everyday will help you lose about a pound a week.
Please use caution whenever you try new things, don’t starve yourself, or overfeed yourself, and check with a dietitian to be on the safe side.
Now that I know how much to eat everyday I will start keeping track of my meals. For that I have another spreadsheet. Coming up tomorrow. After that, we’ll talk about the actual workout.
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