Dumb Question- Im a little confuse, If Im supposed to be having 1200 calories/day, is that assuming
maea5040
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Im not working out? Or if I am working out, am I supposed to be eating more than 1200 calories? Im 5'3,F,155 lbs.
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Is the goal from MFP? If so, it doesn't include workouts. You set your daily activity level based on your non-exercise activity.0
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That is assuming you are NOT working out. If you do work out, you can earn MORE calories to consume during the day if you wish. Most people eat back some (50% or so) of the calories they earn back from exercise. It worked beautifully for me a couple of years ago.
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alexisharris951 wrote: »Im not working out? Or if I am working out, am I supposed to be eating more than 1200 calories? Im 5'3,F,155 lbs.
If you reached your calorie goal using MFP's tools, then yes, you're supposed to increase your calories by whatever you burn through exercise.
If you used another off-site calculator to get the 1200 goal - then it depends on whether that calculator takes exercise into account or not (ie - did it ask you how often and how intensely you exercise?)0 -
juggernaut1974 wrote: »alexisharris951 wrote: »Im not working out? Or if I am working out, am I supposed to be eating more than 1200 calories? Im 5'3,F,155 lbs.
If you reached your calorie goal using MFP's tools, then yes, you're supposed to increase your calories by whatever you burn through exercise.
If you used another off-site calculator to get the 1200 goal - then it depends on whether that calculator takes exercise into account or not (ie - did it ask you how often and how intensely you exercise?)
Yes, I got that through MFP, Ive been trying not to eat back the calories I burned because I feel like I just wasted my time working out. I have noticed I'm getting tired faster at the gym than I used to.0 -
Calorie deficit for weightloss, and MFP has that built in.
Workout for improved fitness. To do that successfully, you may simply need more fuel.0 -
alexisharris951 wrote: »juggernaut1974 wrote: »alexisharris951 wrote: »Im not working out? Or if I am working out, am I supposed to be eating more than 1200 calories? Im 5'3,F,155 lbs.
If you reached your calorie goal using MFP's tools, then yes, you're supposed to increase your calories by whatever you burn through exercise.
If you used another off-site calculator to get the 1200 goal - then it depends on whether that calculator takes exercise into account or not (ie - did it ask you how often and how intensely you exercise?)
Yes, I got that through MFP, Ive been trying not to eat back the calories I burned because I feel like I just wasted my time working out. I have noticed I'm getting tired faster at the gym than I used to.
If you don't eat enough to fuel your activity, your energy will suffer (and, potentially, your health).
Exercise is great for fitness, mood, body composition, and motivation. Time spent working out isn't a waste even if you choose to eat some (or all) of the calories back. MFP's goal already puts you at a deficit. You don't need to punish yourself or hurt yourself to create a bigger deficit.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »alexisharris951 wrote: »juggernaut1974 wrote: »alexisharris951 wrote: »Im not working out? Or if I am working out, am I supposed to be eating more than 1200 calories? Im 5'3,F,155 lbs.
If you reached your calorie goal using MFP's tools, then yes, you're supposed to increase your calories by whatever you burn through exercise.
If you used another off-site calculator to get the 1200 goal - then it depends on whether that calculator takes exercise into account or not (ie - did it ask you how often and how intensely you exercise?)
Yes, I got that through MFP, Ive been trying not to eat back the calories I burned because I feel like I just wasted my time working out. I have noticed I'm getting tired faster at the gym than I used to.
If you don't eat enough to fuel your activity, your energy will suffer (and, potentially, your health).
Exercise is great for fitness, mood, body composition, and motivation. Time spent working out isn't a waste even if you choose to eat some (or all) of the calories back. MFP's goal already puts you at a deficit. You don't need to punish yourself or hurt yourself to create a bigger deficit.
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alexisharris951 wrote: »juggernaut1974 wrote: »alexisharris951 wrote: »Im not working out? Or if I am working out, am I supposed to be eating more than 1200 calories? Im 5'3,F,155 lbs.
If you reached your calorie goal using MFP's tools, then yes, you're supposed to increase your calories by whatever you burn through exercise.
If you used another off-site calculator to get the 1200 goal - then it depends on whether that calculator takes exercise into account or not (ie - did it ask you how often and how intensely you exercise?)
Yes, I got that through MFP, Ive been trying not to eat back the calories I burned because I feel like I just wasted my time working out. I have noticed I'm getting tired faster at the gym than I used to.
1200 is already a deficit. Eating back calories keeps the deficit in check and fuels your workouts. Too large a deficit makes it harder for your body to support existing lean muscle. To lose more fat, take a moderate approach.
Calorie burns are estimates so start off at 50% and see if weight loss is progressing as expected.0 -
I don't think 1200 calories is enough for you even with NO exercise. I hope someone can come along and post the links for you to the post detailing TDEE and such.. I can't find it.
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alexisharris951 wrote: »juggernaut1974 wrote: »alexisharris951 wrote: »Im not working out? Or if I am working out, am I supposed to be eating more than 1200 calories? Im 5'3,F,155 lbs.
If you reached your calorie goal using MFP's tools, then yes, you're supposed to increase your calories by whatever you burn through exercise.
If you used another off-site calculator to get the 1200 goal - then it depends on whether that calculator takes exercise into account or not (ie - did it ask you how often and how intensely you exercise?)
Yes, I got that through MFP, Ive been trying not to eat back the calories I burned because I feel like I just wasted my time working out. I have noticed I'm getting tired faster at the gym than I used to.
That's likely because you are not eating enough.
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You weigh way too much to be eating that little.. I'm 20 lbs less than you and I eat twice that amount0
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But I net 1500*0
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MajesticBlondee25 wrote: »You weigh way too much to be eating that little.. I'm 20 lbs less than you and I eat twice that amount
I am 5ft 3 and 156lb, mfp says 1200 calories. Isn't that enough?0 -
rebecca2376 wrote: »MajesticBlondee25 wrote: »You weigh way too much to be eating that little.. I'm 20 lbs less than you and I eat twice that amount
I am 5ft 3 and 156lb, mfp says 1200 calories. Isn't that enough?
How many pounds did you tell MFP you wanted to lose per week?0 -
rebecca2376 wrote: »MajesticBlondee25 wrote: »You weigh way too much to be eating that little.. I'm 20 lbs less than you and I eat twice that amount
I am 5ft 3 and 156lb, mfp says 1200 calories. Isn't that enough?
1200 is a minimum default. That's why people question it. Petite or older women do need to eat this low.
Does your weekly goal look something like this?
Pound per week goals
75+ lbs set to lose 2 lb range
Between 40 - 75 lbs set to lose 1.5 lb range
Between 25-40 lbs set to lose 1 lb range
Between 15-25 lbs set to lose 1 -.50 lb range
Less than 15 lbs set to lose 0.5 lbs range
Whatever you choose - pick something you can live with for awhile.0 -
I am close to your age, I am 5'3" and 175 lbs. I used this website : http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/ to calculate the calories I needed to eat each day. MFP set me at 1200 originally, it was much too low. I have mine now set to 1500 PRE exercise. I typically eat all or most of my exercise calories back.0
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