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wilsonjen88
wilsonjen88 Posts: 5 Member
edited February 18 in Health and Weight Loss
I've notice alot of people talking about BMR and TDEE? what are these and how are they calculated?
Also MFP put me on a 1600 calorie diet. I'm currently at 223 lbs trying to get down to atleast under 200. But I find that this calorie level leaves me SOOOOOO hungry all freaking day. No matter how much water i drink or how many veggies i munch on. any tips?

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  • jenn__80
    jenn__80 Posts: 3
    Eat more protein and less starches and sugars.
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    I've notice alot of people talking about BMR and TDEE? what are these and how are they calculated?
    Also MFP put me on a 1600 calorie diet. I'm currently at 223 lbs trying to get down to atleast under 200. But I find that this calorie level leaves me SOOOOOO hungry all freaking day. No matter how much water i drink or how many veggies i munch on. any tips?

    read this link:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
  • jmoneycgt
    jmoneycgt Posts: 80 Member
    Also MFP put me on a 1600 calorie diet. I'm currently at 223 lbs trying to get down to atleast under 200. But I find that this calorie level leaves me SOOOOOO hungry all freaking day. No matter how much water i drink or how many veggies i munch on. any tips?

    Change your weight loss per week from 2 pounds a week to 1.5 or 1 pound a week.

    The weight will come off slower but you will not "break" or end up binging.

    Also you could use that way to ween yourself. Maybe start with 1 pound a week for a while, then you will be able to eat 2100 calories a day. When you get comfortable with that, try to change it to 1.5 pounds a week, eating 1850 calories a day. When/if you get comfortable with that you can go for 2 pounds a week, or 1600 calories a day.

    EDIT: Also, eat more things with protein and fat. They keep you full longer.
  • Urban_Princess
    Urban_Princess Posts: 219 Member
    at 223lbs are you aiming to lose 1 lb a week? At 225lbs I did 2lbs so my calories were restricted to 1200-1300. But yes, like everyone said, eat proteins and fats to keep you satisfied. I'd also recommend to eating several times a day (every 3 hours), even if it is an apple and carrots between meals.
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