“When I met with a nutritionist, I was REALLY surprised to find out how few calories I’m supposed to hit every day. I always thought 2000 a day was everyone’s base line, but in fact; it’s completely different for each person.

A friend of mine is training for a marathon and needs close to three times the amount of calories I need.

This isn’t even accounting for protein, vitamins/minerals, sodium levels, etc. Essentially, whether you are a very active or sedentary person, you need to either meet with a nutritionist, your doctor, or do some research yourself to figure out what’s best for you.”

Making a big change in your diet or exercise routine can really damage your body, so having a plan is key.