Is it bad to eat far below your BMR?

DeguelloTex

SonicKrunch wrote: »

You can definitely prevent muscle loss while cutting if you are not already within a normal BMI range.

Ameliorate.

cwolfman13

Given your weight, your BMR is likely inflated. Most calculators use total body weight in estimating BMR...and if you're overly fat then your calculation is going to be inherently inflated given that you don't need to fuel fat, only lean mass.

Even then, at your size you can sustain a pretty substantial deficit...but I would also be consulting a doctor on this as well.

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Chrysalid2014 wrote: »

I don't know why you'd assume that. Many overweight people (myself included) got that way by eating carb-laden and sugary stuff that has very little protein in it relative to the calories, and/or by drinking too much booze.
Now that I've got my macros in order I've actually had to consciously look for ways to increase my protein to the required level. I just am not used to choosing those kinds of foods.

And there are ways to minimize muscle lost while cutting. A very good result is that 15% of the weight you lose will be LBM. A very bad result is 50%. So there's a huge difference in results there.

Sure, it's not necessary to losing "weight", but like Sonic said most people don't want to end up skinny and weak. It takes a lot of time and effort to get that LBM back after you've lost it.

So, this might be something you want to look into further before you lose much more... the subject comes up on an almost daily basis on these forums so there's lots of info available.

Because many people eat a ton of meat. One big 8oz piece of chicken has enough protein to get most people close to recommended levels for the day.

And like I said, this is my second time around losing weight after already getting close to my goal before. I was not skinny and weak on this much protein.

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SonicKrunch

DeguelloTex wrote: »

SonicKrunch wrote: »

You can definitely prevent muscle loss while cutting if you are not already within a normal BMI range.

Ameliorate.

fair enough.

BiggDaddy58

Everyone gives you advice based on their own experience. I believe your TDEE is 3740 per day for sedentary. Simply means you'll burn about that many calories a day doing zero exercise..simply your normal day. I would suggest rethinking your calories burned by walking 3-4 miles per day..down to maybe 600-800 depending on your pace. Let's say 800. Now you have burned 3740 + 800 =4540 for the day. If you reduce your calories by 1000 per day (eat 3540 calories) you will lose 1000 calories times 7 days which would equal 7000 calories in a week. You need to lose about 3500 calories to lose a pound..roughly. This would mean you are set at losing 2 pounds a week if you follow this formula.

Adjust it down..TDEE (3740) + calories burned during exercise =Total calories Out for the day.

I would say..you can afford to eat fairly low for the first month perhaps...maybe eat 1500 calories less..as a bigger guy, you'll drop weight quickly the first month, by reducing calories IN and adding exercise..then adjust as your body tells you if it can sustain your plan.

I also suggest you consult your Dr. I wish you success on your journey!