Diet modifications is necessary to manage one’s weight. You are probably asking what the process is when one wants to make a diet plan.

1. How To Determine
Your Daily
Caloric Requirements
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2. Diet modifications is necessary to manage one’s weight. You are
probably asking what the process is when one wants to make a diet
plan. The first step to establishing a diet plan is to determine your fitness
objectives, which can be to reduce, keep, or increase your weight. As
with any goals, establishing your fitness targets need to be sensible,
specific, and measurable. The next step would be to evaluate a diet
program if it is the right one for your needs and lifestyle. Ensure that the
diet you intend to use will supply you with the right amount of energy.
Calories provide your body with energy, and adjusting the amount of
energy you consume will assist in realizing your fitness goals. At this
point, you are likely deep in thought trying to answer your query of how
many calories should I eat a day to achieve my targets.
How much calories a person requires
actually depends on a lot of factors, and
is thus different for every individual. One
of these factors include age, how fast our
metabolism is, and the types of activities
you do on a daily basis. Running a quick
search on the Web using “how many
calories should I eat” as key phrase will
generate a number of links to websites that contain calorie calculation
tools. These applications are fairly easy to use and in most cases are
developed from the Harris-Benedict equations which are widely used by
dieticians to determine how much calorie you should take in. This
formula takes into account your basal and active metabolic rates. Aside
from answering your query on “how many calories should I eat,” these
websites will also provide you with pointers on exercising and making
smarter food choices.
Once you have answered your question of “how many calories should I
eat a day,” you should plan your meals and write these down. Make sure
to do this in advance to ensure that you will be eating healthy for the
whole week. At the same time, planning ahead will keep your diet plan
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3. within budget. Remember to incorporate more fruits, garden veggies,
and fiber-rich food items in your meals too.
It would be to your advantage to keep a food log so you can keep track
of how many calories you have taken so far. By counting your calories,
you will be able to adhere to your diet more effectively. A research done
in 2008 shows that those who follow this practice were able to shed
twice as more pounds in comparison to those who do not keep food
diaries. A number of food log applications can be found on the Web and
these can be run on your portable devices.
Some people who go on a diet sometimes make the mistake of abruptly
and greatly reducing their caloric intake. While fasting can make you
lose weight initially, it can often lead to muscle wasting, gout, and fatal
electrolyte imbalances.
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