How many cals do I really need?

Queen_JessieA
Queen_JessieA Posts: 1,059 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
I am 38. 250 pounds. 5'5.5" tall. I work sitting on my butt most of the day. Is 1600 too much? I am trying to incorporate low carb more into my diet but it is definitely not a perfection (I had a small slice of raisin bread this a.m.).

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Jessie_121980 wrote: »
    I am 38. 250 pounds. 5'5.5" tall. I work sitting on my butt most of the day. Is 1600 too much? I am trying to incorporate low carb more into my diet but it is definitely not a perfection (I had a small slice of raisin bread this a.m.).

    What does MFP give you?
  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,117 Member
    At 250 pounds, you should be able to lose weight at 1600 kcal, even if sedentary n

    Also, limiting carbs will not help you lose fat faster, assuming your overall calories are the same (you may experience an initial rapid drop off water weight when initially restricting carbs)n
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