how many calories should I eat

needstobefit15

I'm confused still been on here for awhile and been eating 1200 calories to lose 2 pounds a week. I was doing good then I started slacking. So I'm thinking 1200 is good on some days. My stats are 27 female 5'0" and 171.2lbs. My goal weight is between 115-120. I'm lightly active. Should I do 1 pound or 2 pounds a week.

Merkavar

Half a pound for ever 25 pounds your over weight is what I hear. So one sounds like a good idea.

As for calories, I would just go with what mfp suggests unless you are losing too fast or too slow.

Had you been losing 2 pounds a week at 1200 calories?

needstobefit15

I have been losing around 1.8 pounds sometime less.

Kalikel

Do what you want! If losing 2 a week seems tough, drop to 1.5 or 1 or even half a pound if you want. I have 30-35 left to lose and I aim for 1.5 pounds a week...well, I eat the calories for 1.5 pounds a week. If I lose even one, I'm delighted. Usually, I whoosh and lose several in a row.

Most MFPers in my position would be aiming for 1 pound or half a pound.

I'd you go with a pound a week, that's about 20 pounds down by the end of the year. How does that sound to you? Sounds good to me! I'll go with that.

But it's really up to you!

needstobefit15

I think I will try a pound a week for a few months then maybe change it around here and there

Liftng4Lis

needstobefit15 wrote: »

I have been losing around 1.8 pounds sometime less.

Sounds like you're doing great.