Fitness pal question. How many calories can I eat?

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  • rubyred138
    rubyred138 Posts: 22 Member
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    You should talk to your doctor to see exactly how many you should be taking in daily. I was going for 1200 a day but my doctor said that is not enough, which is why I was struggling to lose weight. She suggested 1400 to start and once I start losing I can gradually work my way down to 1200 a day.
  • fleetzz
    fleetzz Posts: 962 Member
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    Most doctors don't have enough training in nutrition to give you advice. Really.
    You should talk to your doctor to see exactly how many you should be taking in daily. I was going for 1200 a day but my doctor said that is not enough, which is why I was struggling to lose weight. She suggested 1400 to start and once I start losing I can gradually work my way down to 1200 a day.
  • fast_eddie_72
    fast_eddie_72 Posts: 719 Member
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    Thank you all for your advice. I will probably eat a little more but not eat all the calories back to adjust for errors.

    That sounds like a reasonable plan.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
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    You should talk to your doctor to see exactly how many you should be taking in daily. I was going for 1200 a day but my doctor said that is not enough, which is why I was struggling to lose weight. She suggested 1400 to start and once I start losing I can gradually work my way down to 1200 a day.

    Doctors are, in general, pretty untrained in nutrition. If you want to talk to a professional, seek out an RD (registered dietitian) instead.
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
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    Yeah I don't think you should eat 1800 even if you are burning off 600 during exercise. Stick to 1200 will let you see an extra pound of weight lost every 6 days. with 3500 calories = 1 pound. 1200 should keep you feeling full as well as long as its all good foods and high in proteins.

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  • NRSPAM
    NRSPAM Posts: 961 Member
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    You should talk to your doctor to see exactly how many you should be taking in daily. I was going for 1200 a day but my doctor said that is not enough, which is why I was struggling to lose weight. She suggested 1400 to start and once I start losing I can gradually work my way down to 1200 a day.

    As a nurse, I know most doctors don't know a whole lot about weight loss, or nutrition. Not to mention, one doc's advice may vary greatly compared to another. They get a quick review on nutrition, and it's based on the government's food pyramid, which you could look up online, but I, personally wouldn't bother. I've been overweight since I was little, n I've learned more on MFP than I have my whole life about weight loss. :wink:

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