How many calories to lose weight???

lindaevans4356

I’m 5ft 2 I’m 45 I weigh 13st8lb want to get to 12st for now maybe lose more when I get to that goal anyway my question is how many calories do I need to lose weight I looked on google but it’s so confusing it says to lose weight I should have 1606 a day to lose weight fast 1200 but on fitness pal it says 1500 I’m so confused can someone help me plz ????

neugebauer52

Just use the MFP calculation - they will do the number crunching for you.

lindaevans4356

Hi what’s that hun??

tinkerbellang83

The difference is because when you're googling it, other websites mostly use the TDEE method which includes your calories burned through exercise.

MFP (MyFitness Pal) uses the NEAT method, which doesn't include your exercise calories in your base calorie goal, you then add your exercise burns from the database/using a fitness device and add those to your goal.

For example the TDEE Method on Google is giving you 1606 because it expects that you will do around 530 calories of intentional exercise per week. You would not log your exercise.

Whereas with MFP you have 1500 calories which is based on not doing any intentional exercise, as you do a workout you log it - example might be "Running" 30 mins with a burn of say 200 calories. Your Calorie Goal for the day would then increase to 1700 calories.

middlehaitch

MFP is the site you are on that advised 1500 calories.

Start with using that calorie recommendation and monitor over 4-6 weeks.
Using a digital food scale for all solids (cups/spoons for liquids) will help your accuracy.

If you exercise MFP expects you to log and eat your exercise cals.

At the top of each sub-forum there is a list of most helpful posts. Having a read through those will help you find your way around calorie counting and fat loss.

Cheers, h.

andISeeMyFitness

You can also use the Harris-Benedic equation (google for links) to calculate your basal metabolic rate and total calorie intake. I think neugebauer was talking about the MFP app where you can enter your data and target. The app will then calculate your total calories per day. Whatever you choose, make sure you measure and adjust accordingly as you go since anything from a formula will probably be more or less off from your actual requirements.

LivingtheLeanDream

MFP = My Fitness Pal

Go with the numbers the app gives you, its a good starting point.

This is a really useful link >>
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10642346/weight-loss-frequently-asked-questions-infographic-answers/p1

lindaevans4356

Thanx everyone xx

WinoGelato

Go to the top of the getting started section. Read the stickied most helpful forum posts. Come back if you still have specific questions that weren’t answered in those threads.

ceiswyn

Oh, and you want to set a rate of loss of 1 lb per week maximum.

AnnPT77

ceiswyn wrote: »

Oh, and you want to set a rate of loss of 1 lb per week maximum.

One pound is fine, but at 5'2" and 190lbs, even 1.5lb/week is probably OK for a short bit (month or so), even if her first goal is 168. 2lb/week would be aggressive. JMO, obviously, though.