Setting the Right Calorie and Fitness Goals ?? HELP WANTED

HakeemTheDream89
HakeemTheDream89 Posts: 167 Member
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A couple of people who are viewing my food diary suggested my Calorie goal is too high . I'm 6'0 and 455 pounds and of course I'm trying to lose as much weight as possible. What should be my calorie goal? An if you was in my shoes what would be your exercise goal daily? I want to burn at least a 1,000 calories a day and eat no more then 2,000. It's gonna take a couple of weeks to get the nutrition down pack with out starving myself.I'm full confident that I can burn at least 1,200 calories daily

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  • YAYA_of_2
    YAYA_of_2 Posts: 160 Member
    The basic thing for you to remember is in order to lose weight you need to have a calorie deficit. Whatever MFP sets your goal to go with, it's usually pretty good. Then do your exercises and only eat back half if you need them. This is just my opinion and how I do it. Everyone is different. And their bodies are as we'll. But one thing is all the same, to lose weight you have to have a calorie deficit.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Did you read any of these stickies?

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300331/most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads#latest
  • HakeemTheDream89
    HakeemTheDream89 Posts: 167 Member
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Did you read any of these stickies?

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300331/most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads#latest

    I will check it out right now lady
  • johnnylakis
    johnnylakis Posts: 812 Member
    Burning at least a 1,000 calories a day is not sustainable for you, but eating no more than 2,000 is. I would limit your exercise to walking only. If you want, walk with bags full of groceries for a bonus walk.
  • donnamt2016
    donnamt2016 Posts: 8 Member
    from what i understand if you do not eat enough your body will go into starvation mode. I started at 127kg I am allowed to eat loads and I am still loosing a steady amount of weight each week after each 10lbs MFP adjusts the values automatically. I think you should trust what MFP has set for you and work on balancing your macros rather than eating too few calories for your bodies requirements. I'm down to 103.2kg. I started my journey in February.
  • subcounter
    subcounter Posts: 2,382 Member
    You exercise limit should be yourself really, and how your body handles the workouts. Make sure you don't injure yourself, as injuries make you lag further in the long run. I would start with around 600 cal's and go up from there. You can do 4 to 5 times a week workouts. Make sure you give yourself rest days. You can always do some light exercise in those days too if you feel like you re up for it.

    As for daily calorie, for the heavier people they say around 22 cals per kg, however this discounts how much heavier you are from the norm. So I would actually start with 2500 calories. This is easy to achieve.

    Make sure you have healthy calories: plenty of green salads (light dressings), chicken breasts, Ground Turkey, lean beef etc healthy meals. Each gram of fat counts for 9 calories, so fats add up quick. Make sure you are using healthy fats such as Olive Oil that is rich in Omega 3 and 6. Flaxseed oil (for salads) is fantastic for Omega 3. Or Avacado in your salad. Salads are a nice "cheat" way of eating a lot, without the calories.

    Try to incorporate some strength training during your journey, it will help you a lot.
  • HakeemTheDream89
    HakeemTheDream89 Posts: 167 Member
    johnnylakis wrote: »
    Burning at least a 1,000 calories a day is not sustainable for you, but eating no more than 2,000 is. I would limit your exercise to walking only. If you want, walk with bags full of groceries for a bonus walk.

    I'm confident I can burn over 1,000 calories a day, Most days I already burn them . An as of today I'm done eating and under my calorie goal. So after I do another 60 minute walk I will be in great standing

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