Calling all ladies..How many calories do you consume?

zeusbella

How many calories do you consume?

Hoping to get some feedback on what is working for you. I am so lost on what is the proper amount of calories I should be consuming for weight-loss.
Currently, I am following the suggested calories from MFP = 1200 + exercise. I also have at least 1 ‘cheat day’ a week, maybe two.

I workout 5-6 days a week (just finished Insanity). I have about 45lbs to go.

What’s your stats:
Age
Height
Daily Calorie intake
Workouts
Weight loss goals

PitBullMom_Liz

5'9"
215
2000
Heavy lifting 3x a week
Not sure - 40lb loss? 50? Just going to go until I'm happy.

You need to eat more.

tworthen79

Age: 34
Height: 5'7"
Calories : 1680
Cardio 5x a week for 20mins
I still have 45lbs to lose.

Joannesmith2818

Age - 25
Height - 5 foot 4 inches
Daily cal intake - 1300 + workout cals
Workouts - I do 30-40 mins on stationary bike 5-6 times per week and have just started incorporating weight lifting!
Weight loss goals - SW- 154lbs , CW-138lbs, GW-126lbs

Willbenchforcupcakes

Age 33
Height 5'7.5" , 158lbs
Daily Calorie intake Base of 2730, with exercise up to 4000
Workouts Lifting heavy 3-5 times a week, some running and a LOT of walking
Weight loss goals Currently bulking, but even while losing weight was eating 2000-3000 calories a day

onedayatatime12

18
5'8"
GW: 120 lbs. (small frame), CW: 127 lbs.
Maintenance: 1750 at CW, currently consuming this much as I feel hungry nowadays; On normal basis when busy, I consume 1450 calories.
Not regular, but calisthenics and bodyweight exercises; Soon to incorporate aerobic dance 3x a week or maybe more, basic cardio (walks)
To be fitter than I was at a lower weight- I can already feel that I'm more fit at this higher weight than I was at a lower steady weight of 124, which already pleases me.

blgerig

26
5'5"
1485 + eating back most exercise calories
Run 3x week, Strength 2x week
Very close to goal/about 5 lbs away

I calculated my TDEE at no exercise level and took that number minus 20% for my calorie goal. Since I calculated it without exercise, I eat most of my exercise calories back.

http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/

NovemberJune

I'm guessing by the suggested MFP 1200+ exercise calories you mean you set it up for 2 lbs per week?

The first 6 months of my weight loss, I averaged 1850 calories and went from around 230 to around 200 lbs. I was doing home workouts, starting with exercise bike then workout DVDs.

The next 6 months, I averaged 1600 and went from around 200 to around 170. My weight was lower so my TDEE was lower and so I ate less. Exercise was about the same.

The next 6 months, I averaged 1800 and went from around 170 to around 140. I joined the gym and started lifting and I ate more.

It's been a year since then, and I've averaged around 1975 and lost about 10 lbs. (close to maintenance calories)


ETA I forgot this part:

Age 29
Height 5'3.75"

Mgregory723

What’s your stats:
Age - 46
Height - 5'4"
Daily Calorie intake - 1570
Workouts - Swimming and walking only for now due to medical issues
Weight loss goals - to lose 150 lbs
* Weight loss so far - 21 lbs*

MelsAuntie

64 yrs., about five ft. four and a half inches, weight about 169, goal a size 12, calories set at 1700, I usually eat over 1500 but under 1700, and I do a good deal of gardening, landscaping and farm work.

Rays_Wife

Age: 34
Height: 5'7
Daily Calorie intake: 1900-2100
Workouts: Heavy lifting 3x/week, sometimes 1-2x light cardio
Weight loss goals : looking to lose 82 more pounds, more concerned with getting to 22-24% BF

http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/

iamdominique

age: 18
height: 5'9"
weight: 155
daily cal: 1800-2000
workouts: heavy lifting 3x per week + running 3x per week
weight loss goals: I want to maintain my weight (I'm in a healthy weight range already), but gain muscle and lose fat (basically tone up)

My suggested intake was 1200 +exercise originally as well and I tried it at first but I was too hungry all the time. Did some research, changed my method and manually set my intake on my diary. I used TDEE method. (calculate TDEE and -20%)

You can calculate TDEE here :http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html

You should definitely be eating more food. Also with respect to cheating, I say if you eat healthy 80% of the time and do whatever the other 20% you're still doing pretty darn good.

KylieJordan16

Age: 22
Height: 5'8
Weight: 146
Daily cal: 1500 + some exercise calories
Workouts: 4 mile runs 5x per week and strenght training pre-Insanity. Now on week 2 of Insanity and LOVE it
Goals: I have dropped from 183lbs to 146lbs running + eating healthy. Now I want to focus on losing body fat and also up my endurance for long runs.

jfrankic

How about calculate what YOUR body needs? I'll be happy to help if you want to PM me your age, height, weight, estimated BF% if you know it and what your job/workout schedule is now. If you don't want me all up in your biznass, then check out this link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet . It is extremely helpful and will walk you through calculating your daily calorie goal. :flowerforyou:

But to answer your question....

Age: 34
Height: 5'8
Weight: 158
Daily Cals: Average 2,600 per day
Workouts: Lift heavy 3x per week, that is all
Weight Loss Goal: None, I train to get stronger and to just be and feel awesome

deedzzz

Age: almost 30
Height: 5'5
Weight 149
Daily cals 1400 + exercise calories, and some weeks i calorie cycle (as long as the weekly goal is met)
Workouts: 5x/week Jillian Michaels' Ripped in 30 or 30 Day shred
Goals, i have already lost 14 lbs, and i want to lost another 10 at least. My ultimate goal is to have a flat stomach and seriously considering starting heavy lifting.

FrankiesSaysRelax

Age: 25
Height: 5'8
Daily Calorie intake: Now around 1900, when I was trying to lose 1500-1700
Workouts: spin, running, heavy lifting (NROLFW), crossfit, insanity, P90X
Weight loss goals: I'm in maintenance for the past few years. Lost about 15 lbs in early 2011.

fromnebraska

age: 26
height: 5' 7
weight: 180
daily cal: 1550-1650
workouts: cardio and strength 3x a week

Also, no free days. If I'm going to eat something high in calories, I will do it on a high calorie burn day.

thepetiterunner

Age: 32

Height: 5'0

Daily Calorie intake: Between 1300-1500

Workouts:
- Run about 6-7 days a week (2+ miles most days, speed work once a week & a long run 6+ miles once a week)
- Strength training 4 times a week (40 min-1 hour sessions at the gym twice a week + post-run stretch/core workout twice a week)

Weight loss goals:
- Being ready for my marathons
- Losing the last 3-5 vanity pounds
- Staying active to improve my health and mental well being, overall mood, etc
- Keeping sustainable, good, healthy habits

AccioHotBod

Age 33
Height 5'7.5" , 158lbs
Daily Calorie intake Base of 2730, with exercise up to 4000
Workouts Lifting heavy 3-5 times a week, some running and a LOT of walking
Weight loss goals Currently bulking, but even while losing weight was eating 2000-3000 calories a day

You are truly inspirational! My goal is to one day eat/look like you!

Age 25
Height 5'6
Weight 143
Calories: 1400 (not including exercise days)
Workout: Currently doing insanity. Would like to start lifting weights after this round
Hoping to lose another 15lbs, but it really depends on my body composition and %bf

megalin9

28
5'6ish
1800
Heavy lifting 3X/week, cardio 2X/week, sports for fun
I've lost 61.5 pounds so far, from 253lbs to 191.5 pounds. I would like to get down to at least 170 pounds, as I think that would be an ideal weight for my body composition/lean body mass. However, my main goals are getting stronger and decreasing my body fat percentage as I do.

catmarch4

Age: 58
Height : 5' 9"
Daily Calorie intake: While trying to lose.....1200
Workouts: Light weights 3xweek, low-impact aerobics 4xweek
Weight loss goals: lose 25 lbs, from 160 to 135

ONLY 1200 cals, NOT plus exercise cals. When I follow this regimen I lose about 2 lbs a week.

Determined82

Age: 30
Height: 5'6"
Daily Calorie Intake: 1,300 or less (I do NOT eat back burned calories)
Workouts: None, I'm lazy. I've been trying to keep busy around the house tho lol.
Weight Loss Goal: Down 24.4lbs, still got 38.6lbs to go.

loricshields47

51
5'2"
1650cals(don't always get there)
I lift weights 4x week and do no more than 25 mins of some sort of interval on the treadmill 4-5 times a week

Started at 1200 cals too, but stalled out pretty quick, uped the cals and am much happier not to mention fuller lol ~eat more too weigh less works for me

Good luck

cleotherio

Age: 42
Height: 5'5"
Daily Calorie intake: about 1800. That's based on TDEE and I don't add in exercise calories, unless I do something like an all-day hike; then I'll just eat a little more if I'm hungry.
Workouts: Lifting heavy 3x a week; brisk walk or hiking 2-3 times a week
Weight loss goals: No specific goal weight. I have maybe 5-8 lbs of fat I'd like to lose overall, but I don't have a time limit or exact weight on that. I'm more interested in strength and body composition. Right now I weigh 150 and wear mostly a US 8, sometimes a 6 (down from mostly 10, sometimes 12 from January).

cad39too

Age: 41
Height: 5' 5.5"
Daily Calorie intake: 1850 - 2000 (with the odd 2500 day when I feel like I need it)
Workouts: Lifting five days a week with 1.5 mile warm up run); Kettlebells once a week. Long walk once a week. I will be adding more focus cardio sessions 3 times a week going forward.
Weight loss goals: I reached my weight loss goal some time ago (130lbs) and am slightly below that now. Focus is body composition and strength gains.

tc41586

Age 27
Height 5'9"
Daily Calorie intake 1700 plus exercise calories
Workouts lifting 3x a week, cardio about 2x a week
Weight loss goals hit 175lbs, then reevaluate

Calliope610

My stats:

Age - 51
Height - 5'4"
Daily Calorie intake - 1880 (TDEE-25%) - agressive, but I started with 90+ lbs to lose
Workouts - walk daily (3-6miles), strength training 3x/wk
Weight loss goals - started at 232, currently @ 204, intermediate goal of 180 (50lb lose), then re-evaluate

megfischer

Age 60
Ht 5'5"
Cal 1200
Workout walking the dog
Weight loss went from 158 to 145 since June
Goal. 138

I'm ok with the 1200 cal limit since I have found a whole new world of tasty new foods. My motto is replace with healthier options or else reduce the quantity of the unhealthy foods I don't want to give up. Just remember - Replace or Reduce!

Tamois

What’s your stats:
Age - 46
Height - 5'4"
Daily Calorie intake - 1570
Workouts - Swimming and walking only for now due to medical issues
Weight loss goals - to lose 150 lbs
* Weight loss so far - 21 lbs*

Hi Mcgregory. I only do walking (but I did only join 2 days ago) but if you walk fast it burns loads of calories! I have a back problem and I weight 205 lb at 5'6 but my Dr and physio told me walking and swimming are the best forms of exercise for people with back or other joint problems. They're good for cardio and work all areas of your body so well done you for doing swimming and walking and leave out the "only" - keep going!

stephaniegreaves93

Age: 20
height: 5ft 2
calorie intake: 1360 ( but I eat back exercise calories)
workout: 6-7 days a week
weight loss goals: 30Lbs

dym123

Age: 46
Height: 5'41/2"
Calories consumed: 1,600 (more or less depending how hungry I am)
CW: 165
SW: 265
GW: 150ish
I just started FocusT25 - 5 x week, Strength Training 2 x week, Turbo Fire 1 x week and Power Yoga 1 x week. Extras include 75 - 100 squats 3 x week, 45 deadlifts 3 x week, in between sets, I sometimes throw in some burpees.

I've not been losing a lot by the scale standard, but I have been dropping inches like crazy, going from a size 14 in May to now fitting into size 8/10. Not too concerned about these last 15 lbs though may re-evaluate goals when I'm done with FT25.