Goal

My goal is to weight 169 by June.

I need to lose .8 LBS a week. In the past I can get to 175. But to make it to 169 might be difficult.

If you are trying to lose weight. I think 1 LB a week is a modest, sustainable goal. So I try to time it for that.

Running

I'm running again. Trying to get back to my old pace.

Date Distance Time Pace Best Mile
Jan 4, 2009 1:10 pm 2.00 miles 16:50 8:25 / mi 8:11
Jan 3, 2009 11:40 am 2.01 miles 17:29 8:42 / mi 8:40
Jan 1, 2009 4:04 pm 2.00 miles 18:02 9:01 / mi 8:53

I got all this info using Fitnio on my Iphone.

The Riddle of Snacks

I am trying to get a consistent ratio of Protein/Carbs/Fat. I'm not really sure how people go about finding which ratio is best for them.

You first need to figure out what your daily calorie needs are. If you need 2,000 calories a day it would look something like this for a 40/40/20 Ratio.

Each calorie can be broken into Grams
Protein = 4 calories
Carbs = 4 calories
Fat = 9 calories

Protein = 2000*.4= 800 Cals
Carbs = 2000*.4= 800 Cals
Fat = 2000*.2= 400 Cals

Protein = 800 / 4 = 200 Grams
Carbs = 800 / 4 = 200 Grams
Fat = 400 / 9 = 44.5 Grams

Grams are something you can read and track found in the Nutritional Content.

You get fat from excess calories. Calories from Fat are a necessity. There are bad fats like Saturated Fats and Trans Fats.


My Ratio is around 49/33/17, This is probably going to change as a I learn more.

Fat 296.5 / 9 = 33, 17%
Protein 593 / 4 = 148 33%
Carbs 889.5 / 4 = 222 49%

Iphone Apps

Live Strong
This is good for tracking your calories throughout the day.
http://www.livestrong.com/

Fitnio
This app can track your time & distance for running or biking. Also gives you your best times & averages.
http://www.fitnio.com/