(Women) On a 1800 or higher calorie-a-day diet?

Bwandls
Bwandls Posts: 14 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey,

So about three years ago when I started doing MFP I went on a 1200 calorie diet, for about 1-2 years. I went from 178 lbs to 140 lbs, which was great! But then I gained it all back. I couldn't keep up with such a low calorie intake (which I now realize very few can).

Currently I am 5'4 and 168 lbs. My ultimate goal weight is around 130-140 lbs.

But now I've started a diet of 1800-2000 calories a day, and I'm wondering if any others have had success with a higher calorie goal like this. I'm eating healthy, I've started exercising regularly. Any tips or feedback would be so appreciated. :)

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  • Llamapants86
    Llamapants86 Posts: 1,221 Member
    I shoot for 1810 net right now, but I am also breast feeding. My goal weight and current weight are pretty close to yours as well. 35 lbs down to get to this point, I would say it is working for me.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    I had success, but I was also working out nearly every day, lifting weights and playing sports 2-3 days a week. It depends on your stats & activity level. You can be successful if your TDEE is higher than 1800 a day, but expect a slower weight loss. (which, in my opinion, is a good thing because you have a better chance at retaining some LBM) Also, with a smaller deficit be careful not to under estimate your intake/over estimate your calorie burns.
  • alechua
    alechua Posts: 224 Member
    5'3
    SW: 156lbs
    CW:120lbs
    GW:110-115lbs
    Currently my calorie intake would not exceed 1800 but not under 1500 for sure, that would be net. There would be days I will be weighing 118lbs but I'd like to register my weight a 120lbs. Would like to soon increase my intake to 2000 cal! Working on strength training to gain muscles.
  • focuseddiva
    focuseddiva Posts: 174 Member
    I'm similar to you. But I am 5'8. I am 180 and got to 140 years ago but gained it back. I got there on 1200 cals a day. Now I try to average 1500 a day. I've never been able to lose if I eat more than 1500. I also do lots of cardio. I'm 41 so its sloooow. My gut tells me 1800 is too high for u unless you're burning tons of cals each day. Try 1500.... Like I said, I average this. Two days a week I eat about 2200 and the other 5 days I average 1300 or so.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,420 MFP Moderator
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/506349-women-who-eat-more-than-1800-calories-a-day

    You might like this thread.

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