Purpose

I'm starting this blog for my benefit only. I've been struggling with my weight for some time now, mostly after having two babies. Most days I feel comfortable in my own skin, but there are some days that I just want to lock myself in my room and stay in bed all day. I've always said that I have an addiction to food, but I'm starting to realize that this isn't the case. That's an excuse I've been using to make myself feel better. The bottom line is this - I need to eat healthier and exercise more. Period. I'm not going to be that person who stresses about every single bite and only eats lettuce, but I do want to be more conscious of what I'm putting into my body. I plan on documenting what I eat and any physical activity I do each day. I hope this will be a helpful way to track my progress and maybe one day I can look back and see how far I've come.

Per Cooking Light magazine, here is the daily nutrition guide for women ages 25 to 50:

Calories: 2000
Protein: 50 g
Fat: 65 g or less
Sat Fat: 20 g or less
Carb: 304 g
Fiber: 25 g to 35 g
Cholesterol: 300 mg or less
Iron: 18 mg
Sodium: 2300 mg or less
Calcium: 1000 mg