How many calories do I reAlly need?

littlelite2

Hello, I am looking for suggestions to find the best way to figure out how many calories I really need. I do quite a bit of physical activity at work and am sure I over eat to compensate lAter. WhAts the best way for me to figure out what I need to be making up for eating wise without blowing my 1200 net goal (as according to what I put into fitness pal).

kgeyser

Read these, and if they don't answer your questions, you'll at least have enough knowledge from them that you can ask specific questions and people can help you tweak your calorie goals.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

4legsRbetterthan2

google scoobys workshop, under nutrition tools on the menu on the right side of the screen there should be a quick calorie counter. That can give you your BMR and TDEE-20. I would guess if you are pretty active throughout the day you are not eating enough and your body is telling you so.