insanity- minimum calories

PennStateChick

So, I bought Insanity and did all the math for calories. I came up with the fact that I should be eating just over 1600 calories per day. Now, for some unknown reason, I can't find any of my materials, but I keep seeing online in forums that the minimum calories suggested from Insanity is 1700. Can someone confirm the 1700 or is it safe to continue aiming for 1600?

5'3" / 135ish / 30 yrs old

PennStateChick

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mreeves261

I started Insanity at 186, I'm 5'4" and 39. I did the program on 1550 so I'm sure you will do just fine at 1600. Best of luck!!!

Fitfully_me

So, I bought Insanity and did all the math for calories. I came up with the fact that I should be eating just over 1600 calories per day. Now, for some unknown reason, I can't find any of my materials, but I keep seeing online in forums that the minimum calories suggested from Insanity is 1700. Can someone confirm the 1700 or is it safe to continue aiming for 1600?

5'3" / 135ish / 30 yrs old

Can't say if its safe or not for you specifically. But here is a reminder of the equation. (In case anyone else is curious)

The Insanity Nutrition guide recommends the following:

Step 1
"First use the Harris Benedict Equation to caloric needs."
For women: 655 + (4.35 x weight in pounds) + (4.7 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age in years)

Step 2
Now, take that number and multiply the the level of activity. Since you are doing Insanity Moderately active or very active should apply.
Mod Active = 1.55
Very Active = 1.7

Step 3
Adjust depending on your goals.
For weight loss subtract 500 calories from the number achieved from following steps 1 & 2.
For maintenance us the number from step 2.
For weight gain add 250 to 500 to your total from step 2.


Here's what I go when I plugged in your numbers for weight loss.
Using the moderately active number, I came up with 1665 calories per day.
Using the very active value, I came up with 1875.


Hope this answers your question. (& that my math is right :happy: )