Optimal caloric intake?

kello2005

I'm sorry...I'm sure this has been posted a million times (I searched and came across info that only confused me more).

How many calories should I be eating? I'm 5'9 and currently weigh 160lbs. I'd like to weigh 145lbs. I'm starting the couch to 5K program tomorrow.

When I put in my info into the app, it came back at 1,600 calories which seems like a TON. But could that be right?

Please help! Thanks!

Xaudelle

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

Eat ALL the things!

MinimizingMichelle

What did you set your weightloss rate at? 1 pound per week?

kello2005

Yep, I set it at 1lb per week

kello2005

Thanks! I guess I actually need to figure this out for myself. I was hoping someone could just give me a magic number lol.

MinimizingMichelle

At 1 pound loss per week, that sounds about right.

MelissaPhippsFeagins

Yes, that can be right and yes you should eat as close as possible to that number daily. I aim to be within 50 of my goal daily. I don't mind 50 over as much as I mind more than 50 under now that I am at maintenance. Enjoy ALL the food.

editorgrrl

With only 15 lb. to go, set your goal to .5 lb. per week, and be patient. Learn to log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly. Weigh your food.

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