Calories for toning up?

violetpurdy

I'm at 110lbs (5'3, 19 year-old female), however, around my body there are still some areas with a little bit of fat I'd like to get rid of. For example, my upper arms are a little soft. To slim down these areas, do I still eat weight loss calories?

I do 30 minutes of moderate cardio a day and I lift weights as well as do floor exercises like crunches, leg drops, etc.

My lifestyle aside from working out is slightly active. I move a lot through the day, however, I'd say I do an equal amount of sitting as well.

To slim down my arms, get a little bit of a flatter stomach, etc. what should I be eating? Do I still need to lose weight? Should I maintain?

Does anyone have any personal experience with this?

Right now I have MFP set for weight loss and it gives me 1200 calories. Since I burn about 220 calories working out, I add back 200 and eat 1400. Should I change this?

Thank you.

SarahPeters3

Since you're 5'3" you probably don't want to go any lower weight wise 110 is on the low end as it is. It sounds to me like you just need to build muscle at this point instead of trying to lose more weight. Eat at maintenance and lift heavier with either the same or less cardio whatever you prefer but liftin heavier weights atleast 3-4 times a week will get you where you want if I'm hearing you correctly!

loulamb7

Get on a beginner's progressive weight lifting program with focus on the compound lifts (squats, deadlifts, rows, bench and overhead press) and eat at maintenance.