How many calories do you eat in a day?

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  • Slim_strategy
    Slim_strategy Posts: 199
    18 yrs old
    5''5
    currently 120lbs - maintaining (118-122)

    I'm set at 1650 a day , I look at a weekly net average so my calories are random, I like to save some calories through the week for a treat day :)
    random strength training here and there to try and reduce body fat , random cardio ,mainly just walking to places xD spend a lot of the day on the pc though - gaming nerd
  • emboslice94
    emboslice94 Posts: 60
    5'8, 145lb. Aim for 1600. Usually around 1400.
  • crazie4lulu
    crazie4lulu Posts: 762 Member
    i am 44.... weigh 168 lbs and im 5 ft 11 inches. i run... i lift heavy and i eat almost 3000 calories a day!!!!!
  • TingoAcias
    TingoAcias Posts: 39
    Female, age 30
    5'3
    145 with 20 more lbs to lose
    I eat between 1200-1390 calories 6 days a week, and go a bit higher on Fridays.
  • houndbound
    houndbound Posts: 14 Member
    Female, age 23
    5'2"
    243lbs
    I'm trying to lose 75lbs just for starters!

    I eat anywhere between 1600-2100 calories a day
    I try to do SOME kind of exercise every day, whether it be taking a walk, running in place, squats, crunches, etc...!
  • Rhea46
    Rhea46 Posts: 2
    I am 5'5"

    I am 175 and trying to loose 40 pounds.

    I am very sedentary.

    I THOUGHT I would have to eat only 1200 calories to loose WT but I tend to eat 1500 pretty regularly and if I stick to it I seem to be able to loose 1-2 pounds in a week -- then I freak out and eat a ton of things I shouldn't. I can't imagine how successful I would be if I kept it up and even started exercising!

    About 300 of the calories are fruits, veggies, and a diet yogurt -- so maybe they are "healthy" calories -- I just don't know.

    I found this site through google "can I loose wt eating 1500 calories per day". LOL!

    I can be so balanced, level-headed, and basically "good" for 3 days and then I loose control. Today is day two so I am hoping this site will help me -- I have a great feeling about it -- everybody is so positive and kind.

    Thanks in advance -- just for everybody being here!

    = )

    ~Rhea
  • Samstan101
    Samstan101 Posts: 699 Member
    Female age 41
    5'6" and exercise 6 days a week (running mainly but some weights & cross training)
    I have another 60lbs to lose approx, eat 1900cals a day and am losing an average of 1.5lbs a week atm.
  • benefiting
    benefiting Posts: 795 Member
    My stats:
    21 year old, female
    5'5.5" and 71.8kg/158.3lb (last time I checked)
    C25K x 3 and Body Balance (Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates) x 2 (soon I'll be doing Focus T25 and hopefully be able to do everything listed but I'll most likely drop running for the first few weeks of T25 if needed)
    1926 calories per day.
  • prium01
    prium01 Posts: 306 Member
    Hi!!

    I am 5'01.
    I eat 1300-1600 cals most days depending on activity and exercise.
    I have to lose upto 25 pounds.I run every morning and lift heavy..
  • katylil
    katylil Posts: 223 Member
    Female
    5'6"
    145lbs
    I eat between 1400 and 1700 a day
    Try to workout 3 or 4 times a week but it's recently been more like 2 (thank you very much TfL tube strikes!)
    I'm aiming to lose about 15 to 20lbs.
  • GertrudeHorse
    GertrudeHorse Posts: 646 Member
    Sex: Female
    Age: 29
    Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
    SW: 185 lbs (84 kg)
    GW: 154 lbs (70 kg)
    CW: 152-6 lbs (69-71 kg)
    Exercise: 6x cardio per week, 3x weights per week
    Calories: 2350 + exercise cals
  • Arkanfine
    Arkanfine Posts: 4
    I eat anywhere from 900-1200 calories.
    After making that cabbage soup that Weight Watchers love, I may not make that many.
    I have about 45 pounds to loose.
  • caitconquersweight
    caitconquersweight Posts: 316 Member
    I'm 25, 5'6". Currently 251. I eat around 1800-2100 a day. I work out 5 days a week for at least 60 minutes.
  • fallbrookgirl
    fallbrookgirl Posts: 3
    500
  • healthylifehappywife8914
    healthylifehappywife8914 Posts: 36
    I' m 5'6"
    Eat 1600 calories per day, don't eat back exercise calories
    Exercising 6-7 days a week, 60 minutes of cardio and 15-30 minutes of weight training (different body area each day)

    I'm currently 138, hoping to get down to 118 for my wedding in August!
  • pmuise1991
    pmuise1991 Posts: 17
    Female, 5'3
    167 pounds,
    I eat roughly 1200 calories per day and workout 5-6 times a week
  • Ebirtles123
    Ebirtles123 Posts: 25
    i am 5 foot 7 and have about 1750 but could have upto 2,000 because of my job i am on track to lose 1lb a week
  • HKHAN1982
    HKHAN1982 Posts: 89 Member
    Female
    5'4"
    158 lbs
    I eat between 1400 and 1500 a day (higher if I workout or on Saturday cheat days)
    Try to hit the gym 3 or 4 times a week but it's been more like 2 lately due to overtime at work and arctic Chicago weather
    Goal weight loss is 13-18 lbs.

    I was trying to eat only 1200 cals a day but I wasn't losing and found myself not satisfied. I tend to net 1200-1400 after exercise so I rather workout and be able to eat normal. Weight loss is still very slow for me, probably cuz I don't eat a lot of "healthy" foods. I'm just trying to lose atleast 1 lb a month now so I don't keep fluctuating like I did last year and ended up where I started. Also incorporated some weights instead of just cardio in my workouts.
  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    Female
    5'5"
    Currently 119 lbs trying to reach 113 lbs. as part of a fitness challenge.
    1000 to 1100 per day. Some days over, most days under.
    Exercise includes Sculpting (free weights), cardio, boxing, dance, yoga, jogging, walking, elliptical, ARC Machine, some nautilus, a lot of core work - Seven days per week.
    I also cycle my calories e.g., I will restrict for a few days at a time and then increase my calories for one or two days.
  • eddiesmith1
    eddiesmith1 Posts: 1,550 Member
    Male 53yo
    5'11"
    current 205.2 (started at 218.3 jan 3rd)
    Goal is 169 (really its a 30-32" waist, the weight just reflects that)
    1550 calories and i eat a little of the exercise back
    I don't have a formal exercise program I walk 6-8 km 5 days and 3-4 on off days. Once the weather improves (ie ice/snow free and above 0C) I will cycle 14km 5 days and walk the same on off days
  • SpecialSundae
    SpecialSundae Posts: 795 Member
    Female
    5'5"
    Currently 119 lbs trying to reach 113 lbs. as part of a fitness challenge.
    1000 to 1100 per day. Some days over, most days under.
    Exercise includes Sculpting (free weights), cardio, boxing, dance, yoga, jogging, walking, elliptical, ARC Machine, some nautilus, a lot of core work - Seven days per week.
    I also cycle my calories e.g., I will restrict for a few days at a time and then increase my calories for one or two days.

    That really doesn't sound like a healthy intake at all!
  • slimtms
    slimtms Posts: 2
    I probably average @1800. Plus, I exercise. But , now im trying to eat 800 cal. And still exercise. Realisticly hitting 900-1100, eating more fruit and vegetables. Happy life.
  • ErinCE
    ErinCE Posts: 3 Member
    Female
    5'9
    27yrs old
    100lbs to lose
    Exercise: Walk/jog 3-4 miles 4x/week (increases every 3-4 weeks by 1 mile)-training for 1/2 marathon!
    Additional exercise: elliptical on super sore leg days; weight training on 1/3 off days
    I aim for 1600 calories. I'm a raw vegan/fruitarian/vegan, and I don't limit myself when I'm hungry :P I'm basically following an 80/10/10 lifestyle for the moment.

    Yesterday I binged :'( Came home after my workout, was SUPER tired (more than usual), and ate an entire Freschetta pizza (around 933 calories) to myself. Still lost .6lbs though! :P
  • dunnodunno
    dunnodunno Posts: 2,290 Member
    I'm around 161.5, eat around 2,000, and exercise sometimes 1-3 days a week.
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    47, male, 2300 @10%; 2530 at maintenance; 5/11 202
  • kazzsjourney2goal
    kazzsjourney2goal Posts: 56 Member
    Heres mine:

    5"9
    220 Pounds
    1500 calories
    Workout 4-5 times a week - strength train twice a week
  • SarahBeth0625
    SarahBeth0625 Posts: 685 Member
    I am happy to see people right around where I am at. Sometimes I feel like I eat like a "man", but I know I workout hard and need to fuel my body.
  • tegalicious
    tegalicious Posts: 629
    Female
    29 years old
    5'3"
    SW:155
    GW: 120
    CW:115

    I follow IIFYM.

    At goal so I eat for maintenance: roughly 2500/day Mon-Fri and then eat back any deficit on Sat and Sun (roughly 3000-3500/day on weekends).

    I am very active. Active job plus training for a half marathon plus weight training and cycling and dancing for cross training. Workout 6 days a week, 1 rest day (cardio 6 days a week, weights 3 days a week).
  • julissavega1
    julissavega1 Posts: 1 Member
    Female
    5'11
    190 lbs
    Eat 1,200-1,250 cals a day
    1 cheat day a week
    Exercise 2-3 times per week
  • glennunez
    glennunez Posts: 2
    Male
    5'9
    157lb

    Eat 1620 - 2000 cals a day.

    Minimum of 15 min high intensity cardio every morning.
    (Boxing, jump rope, or dancing)

    Some strength training 2-3 week
    (Break dancing, pushups)

    I eat as much as I want when I want. I never go hungry.

    My diet consists of mostly fruit and vegetables which are low in calories so it can be difficult to accumulate 1620 per day.
    I occasionally eat eggs and fish when my body craves it (usually on days that I roller skate or weight train).

    So far I have lost over 30 pounds.
    6 pack for the first time in life. EVER!

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