How to Fix a 2,500 Calorie Diet

When trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle, it is important to watch what you put into your body by maintaining your caloric intake. Different people require different calorie intakes based on their gender, age, height and level of activity. If calculations show that you should be eating less to lose or maintain weight, there are a few steps that can help you fix your diet at 2,500 calories per day.

Instructions

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  Prepare a dietary journal to keep track of how many calories you are eating each day. Write down each item you eat and record how many calories it has. At the end of the day, total all your calories to make sure you are sticking to your goals.

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  Read food labels to find out what items are high in calories and to help you make more informed decisions. Reading food labels will also help you keep an accurate dietary journal.

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  Avoid eating processed foods and fast foods that are high in calories. If you eat an entire meal at a fast food restaurant it is possible to exceed your daily calorie goals on that meal alone.

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  Skip carbonated beverages or other sugar-filled drinks such as coffee with cream and sugar. Substitute your morning coffee with plain tea, and drink water or low-fat milk as a replacement for carbonated drinks.

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  Exercise regularly to burn more calories. If you find it hard to keep your diet below 2,500 calories, exercise to burn additional calories and keep you within your weight and calorie goals.