So, in Order to Lose a Pound a Week, I have to Eat How Many Calories a Day?

If you read my last Blog and are trying to lose weight this year, you may be stunned to find that, in order to lose a pound a week, you have to keep your calorie count down to 1,300 per day (or 1,100 if you are over 50).  The good news is that that's only for "sedentary" people - (sedentary women, to be exact, over the age of 26).  If you've taken a peek at the New Food Pyramid, you will notice a little guy running up the side of it.  That's because exercise should be a part of your daily routine.  So if you walk (at a good, fast pace) 30-60 minutes per day, you can increase that 1,300 or 1,100 by 200 calories a day and still lose a pound a week.  If you are taking my challenge and are counting your calories this week and need help to trim them down without feeling hungry, that's what I;m here for!