Well last week I was at work, discussing with a colleague about the glamorous side effects of orlistat. Gassy, fatty poos etc.. Which led us to then we discuss how much weight I wanted to lose. We reorganized my Fitbit app to have my food log at the top to be more accountable for what I shove in my gob.
She showed me a TDEE Calculator. I entered my details. 166cm, 114KG, 27 year old Female. Leaving of my body fat percentage because there's only so many depressing numbers in a day a girl can look at!
I was shocked when this little calculator recommended that my ideal body weight for my height, age and gender was between 57kg and 60kg! It definitely hit home the long journey I have ahead of me to lose the weight. But it has given me a starting point, the information I need to start cutting my food down, get my greedy mindset into a calorie deficit and start shifting the body weight.
So this is my plan, a 30/35/35 diet. 30% Protein, 35% Fats, 35% Carbs. According to the TDEE my body uses 2258 calories a day just to function, so if I eat under 1758 a day I should lose the chub. The exact numbers I'll be aiming for is 1300 to 1750 calories a day, a minimum of a 500 calorie deficit. 132g of Protein a day, 68g fats and 154g of Carbs.
On this journey I will also be battling with my mental health. Food has been such a comfort for me. Happy? Celebrate with cake. Sad? Let a whole tub of Ben and Jerry give you a cuddle. Bored? Snack on the entire pack of chocolate buttons. I will need to find alternative ways to manage my emotions. But you know, cost of loving crisis, a therapist is too expensive!
Once I have my weight under 100kgs, I intend to start going to the gym, building up muscle, improving my cardio and pushing myself further. Maybe fall in love and elope with the personal trainer.... But one step at a time otherwise I might just have a heart attack.
I'm sharing my journey with you, hopefully the next year. I need your help to hold me accountable, because nothing changes if nothing changes.
So share with me any little tips and tricks you have that you think might help make this journey a little less horrendous.