1. Determine how many calories you should be eating in a day.
Your calorie needs are affected by things like height, weight, age, gender, and activity level. A common equation that can be used to determine your calorie needs is the Mifflin-St. Jeor. There are also a lot of reliable websites or apps that can help you make this decision. If you are looking for some guidance, click here to reach out to a Harmons dietitian, our team is happy to help!