Ladies losing/maintaining on 2,000+ calories

coffeexxeyes

Hey ladies,

I am curious to hear sucess stories from women who have managed to maintain, reach, or come close to a healthy weight by eating an average of 2,000 calories a day or more. If you have, please share your exercise routine and any healthy snacks/recipes you regularly enjoy.

In my early 20s I stayed around 115/120 pounds by eating 1,200 or so calories a day, followed by hours of cardio and hardcore binge eating. Not healthy. As I approach 30, I'm only 10 pounds away from my 125 pound goal and I am pretty shocked because I've managed to get here by eating about 2,000 calories a day.

I usually do 2-3 hours of pilates a week with one short run and walking the dog about 2 hours a week. I hope that by adding spin class to my routine once or twice a week I can lose these last 10 pounds

Would love to hear your successes! 🏋️‍♀️😊🎉

AnnPT77

I eat 2000+ gross calories most of the time while maintaining a weight in the mid-130s at 5'5" and age 63 (after decades of obesity, until 2015). I'm largely sedentary outside of intentional exercise, which in summer (now) is on-water rowing 4 days a week, spin class 2 days a week, and occasional random other fun active stuff more irregularly (biking, swimming, etc.).

While losing, I ate somewhat less, most of the time 1400-1600 net calories, 1600-2000 gross calories depending on the day.

nowine4me

I’m 54 and 145’ish an easily maintain at 2000-2200. I walk an hour a day and lift 3-4 times per week. I’m 90% WFPB, so I eat a LOT of food.

Mouse_Potato

I'm 45, 5'3" and 115-ish. I maintain on 2100 average (according to my Fitbit). I weight train 3x a week for 45 minutes each session. I also do one hour of yoga, one hour of horseback riding, 2-3 hours of pole fitness and 1-2 hours of flexibility training every week. As for diet, I'm an IIFYM kind of gal.

gallicinvasion

I’m 29, 5’4”, and I maintain at 132 lbs with about 2100-2200 gross daily calories. Pleasantly surprised at the maintenance calorie level!

HilTri

I am 5’6” and weigh 130. I eat about 2000 cals per day. I spin 6x per week, lift 45 min sessions 4 times per week and warm up on the elliptical 20-40 min before each spin class.

Anna022119

Hi.

5'6 here too.
Lift four days a week, do light cardio the other days.

Late 40s, post menopausal. Lightly active in normal life.
Maintaining my weight at 125 lbs.
2500 calories a day, exercise included

rainbow198

Congrats on being so close to your goal OP!

I've been maintaining an 80+ pound loss for over 6 years. I average around 2500 calories. I eat a little less during the week and more over the weekend.

I'm very sedentary outside of exercise, but I'm very active with brisk walks 3 - 5 miles everyday, light strength training 4 days a week and other activities/movement such as Pilates, walking my puppy, taking fitness classes etc.

Also I'm always working on improving my NEAT by taking the stairs instead of an escalator, parking further and doing light bodyweight work while watching TV.

I don't snack, but I cook just about all of meals at home during the week except for one, sometimes two. I focus on using real and simple ingredients and adding flavor and seasonings. I don't eat meat, very little dairy and I don't drink calories like sodas or store-bought juice.

My fav meals are veggie stir-fry, my homemade blueberry-vanilla protein waffles, tacos, pita sandwiches/panini's and I love fruits and veggies. I have a lot of variety in my diet.

I'm very happy with my activity level and what and how much I'm able to eat.

spiriteagle99

I am 62, 5'6" and 123ish pounds. I've maintained my weight for about 5 years. My net calories are 1600, since I am mostly sedentary outside of deliberate exercise, but my gross is over 2000 most days because I run 35+ miles a week (over 5 days), walk 2-3 miles a day, and do some sort of cross training on one of my rest days most weeks.

I eat pretty much whatever I want. I do limit meals out, because the calories are so high and to save money.