How can I determine how much food my body needs?

Calculate Your Macros

1. Women: 10 x weight (kg) + 6.25 x height (cm) – 5 x age (y) – 161 = REE. Men: 10 x weight (kg) + 6.25 x height (cm) – 5 x age (y) + 5 = REE.
2. Choose an activity level:
3. Eat more calories than presented to gain weight, eat less to lose weight, and eat the same amount to maintain your weight.

Why are portion sizes important kids?

Children’s nutritional needs change with age and growth, and are typically less than adults, so serving children as much as their parent distorts expectations, promotes excessive intake, and results in undesirable weight gain. Adjusting portion sizes may help keep your child growing appropriately.

How do I get my mom to do something for me?

1 Try to find a middle ground with her, and be prepared to make a sacrifice to reach a compromise. 2 Try offering to do extra chores around the house, like doing the dishes or cleaning your room. 3 Show your mom you are really trying by doing things without being asked, like helping set the table for dinner or practicing your instrument.

How do I deal with my mom when she complains about everything?

Try offering to do extra chores around the house, like doing the dishes or cleaning your room. Show your mom you are really trying by doing things without being asked, like helping set the table for dinner or practicing your instrument. Make your comments as calmly and as respectfully as possible.

How do I deal with my mom when she is mad?

Delay your reaction to the situation. Sometimes the worst thing you can do is blurt out the first thing that comes to mind when you’re upset; it will most likely be ill-thought out or hurtful to both your mom and you in the long run. Instead, take a minute (or as much time as you need!) to understand your anger.

How do you deal with an argument with your mother?

Confronting Your Mom Delay your reaction to the situation. Calm yourself down. Identify possible solutions before responding. Make your comments as calmly and as respectfully as possible. Hear what your mom has to say. Know that you might not “win” the argument. Move on after you have both shared your opinions.