Counting Calories

Well, my workouts have gone really well, but my diet is another story.

Not through lack of effort, mind you… or planning… or anything else. The fact is I’m eating well, but my weight has pretty much stayed the same. I think it’s one of two things or, perhaps, a combination of both:

1) I’m taking in too many calories. I’ve planned out my meals, of course, but I haven’t really paid much attention to my calorie intake. Instead, I’ve just tried to eat healthier and eat enough protein-rich foods to fuel my training.

2) I’m not drinking enough water.

So, to fix this, I’ve started tracking my calories. It’s not fun, but I found a Web site, MedHelp.org, that makes it a little bit easier—and I’m guessing there are others.

My goal is to consume between 2,100 to 2,300 calories per day. My stats from Day 1:

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