The Program

Silly Me! I never thought to include the program that I will be using to accomplish my goal!

CALORIC NEEDS
To maintain my weight I need to intake 1370 calories per day. To lose weight (my target is to lose fat) I can only go down to 1200 calories per day, otherwise you do not intake enough calories to support your functions and force your body into starvation mode. 1200 is a number that is used as a minimum across the board for EVERYONE and I'm not going to make myself an exception. That leaves me with a 170 calorie deficit per day if I can meet that target.

EXERCISE -CARDIO
This is where the difference will really come from as my calorie intake can't be played with very much- most people have the ability to cut 500 calories but I cannot afford to do that. so, the bulk of my calorie deficit will have to come from burning calories through exercise. My goal is to burn 300 calories per workout at least 4 times a week. Although I am hoping to be closer to 5-7 times per week.

STRENGTH TRAINING
This is really, really important for me as whatever weight I lose (fat), I intend to regain in muscle as long as I stay within my healthy weight parameters which is 91-99lbs. Muscle burns more calories than fat and takes up much less room. My ideal will probably range from 94-96lbs with a much lower body fat percentage.

OBSTACLES
I've been able to implement the food and cardio for the last 4 days, the obstacles are primarily for the strength training. I have had pain in my hand, arm, and back. Also, the carpet was replaced with laminate and the workout matt I have does not have enough cushion. Lastly, my area has been under construction, dusty, dirty, messy, crowded, not conducive of getting on the matt or floor to do exercises.

ACTION
The renovations have finally made it past the demolition stage and the area is now being painted meaning no more mess so I can finally start cleaning everything up! I am planning to do this on Tuesday- a day off for Canada Day which my boyfriend doesn't have so I don't have any plans.