How Many Calories Should I Be Eating?
"I have been trying to lose weight lately but I still eat between 1700-2200 calories a day. I don't exercise excessively and I don't need to eat much more. If I do eat more, how can I still lose weight?"
Before you worry about how many calories you're eating or how much weight you should be losing, you should talk to a doctor. He or she can help you figure out what your healthy weight is and help you set goals to safely lose weight. You should also focus on where you're getting your calories from. It's not healthy if all your calories are coming from junk food. The best way to stay at a healthy weight is to exercise regularly and eat a variety of healthy foods from all four food groups.
I Love Chocolate
"I have been dieting and I exercise a fair amount but I am barely at a healthy weight. I have been cutting down on sugar and carbohydrates, but I love chocolate. Do you have any healthy chocolate substitutes?"
Join the club - almost everyone loves chocolate. There are chocolate substitutes made out of stuff like carob but they don't taste nearly as good as real chocolate and aren't any better for you. The best thing you can do is enjoy chocolate when you do eat it but don't eat it all the time. When you get those chocolate cravings, grab something healthy like an apple or a banana.
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