Calorie Guide and Exercise Routine

Achieving a healthy weight through diet and physical activity has many benefits, such as lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol and improving mood, according to the Mayo Clinic. Whether you're trying to lose weight or maintain your current weight, eating the right amount of calories and working exercise into your daily routine can help

Counting Calories
1. Determining your calorie needs isn't a one-size-fits-all magic number, according to Baylor College of Medicine. Calorie consumption depends on your height, age and activity level. For example, if you are a woman who is 30 years old and 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds, you need to consume 2,043 calories each day to maintain your current weight, according to Baylor College of Medicine. If you want to lose weight.

2. Portion control can help you cut out hundreds of calories each day. Try pre-measuring portions into small zipper bags to reduce the chances of overeating. Reduce overeating at restaurants by asking your server to box up half of your entree when the food arrives. Also, avoid calorie-dense foods such as ice cream, fried chips or sugary beverages. Instead, choose low-fat yogurt, baked chips and calorie-free beverages. Even cutting out a high-fat coffee beverage each day can trim hundreds of calories each week.