Calorie counting diet

[InertialTooth45]

In an attempt to lose some weight and get down to my ideal running weight I've started calorie counting.

I'll keep this updated as I go. Started off at 92kgs, I'd like to get down to around 80kgs. Have been using the myfitnesspal app which has given me a daily target of 1590 calories. Yesterday I hit 1600 and ran 5,5 miles which apparently burns around 700 calories so was well under. I doubt I'll be able to sustain those numbers for too long though but we'll see.

[InertialTooth45]

Some good points raised so far. On running days I do intend to make sure I'm eating more. Just trying to find a good balance between eating decent food and having time to prepare it after work. I'm doing a free weights programme along side the running so should be able to monitor my strength too. Yesterday was a gym day so although my calorie intake was 1600 my after gym meal was a considerable amount of chicken and salad so trying to make sure I take on plenty of protein. Short term I'd like to drop a few kilos before the end of the month when we do the 3 peaks but long term I'm more interested in my fitness and shape than just the body weight.

[InertialTooth45]

Havent updated this for a while. Over the last 3 weeks I have been calorie counting somedays but not religiously, it's been good to give me an idea of just how bad some foods are. I'm now doing the stronglifts 5x5 programme and run 2-3 times a week.

Started off at 92kg and am now hovering between 89-90kg but my strength has been improving. Doing the 3 peaks this weekends so will see how my overall fitness compares to last year.