No cost weight loss

     No cost weight loss - I like that.  What does it mean?  Good question!  In a nutshell, being resourceful.  Forget about going out and buying pre-packaged meals, supplements, magic pills, everything organic, etc.  Losing weight does not have to be expensive, unless you have that option and want it to be.

     Let's start out with what you already have on hand.  Here's what I'd like you to do:  Pick a start day.  On that day, write down or digitally record your weight and waist measurement (not too tight or loose around your belly button).  Do this once a week only, please and record your results every 7 days.  Here's why...your body's water weight can fluctuate around 5 pounds or so either way.  You could be making great progress, weigh yourself during an upward fluctuation, and get majorly discouraged.  Please resist the temptation to weigh...you'll be glad you did.

     Allow yourself an average of 2,000 calories per day, not to exceed 14,000 for the week.  Try to eat at least 60 grams of protein, 200 grams of carbohydrates, and don't exceed 75 grams of sugar daily.  These figures aren't set in stone...just give it a try, especially if nothing else has worked.

     Exercise (right now) is not required, but always recommended.  In fact, I'm a big fan of any physical activity (even Frisbee, retrieving the basketball for someone practicing free throws), no matter how small.  Don't bog yourself down with trying to juggle fitness and nutrition at this point.  I would rather you master eating better now.  We can always fine tune things as we go along.

     If you feel that 2000 calories is too much, you can definitely try a lower amount, but I wouldn't recommend going much lower.  Our goal is to not lose weight quickly, but develop a nutritional plan that you can enjoy for life.

     Tidbits:  Eat whenever you want; nothing is off limits.  Just try your best to stay within the above parameters.  If you stick with it, you will get results.  Give it time, it WILL happen.

     Questions, comments?  Please leave them below and I will answer.

     On your mark, get set, good luck!  You CAN do it!!!