What's the minimum amount of cAlories I should be consuming?

kamsbryant

Hi, I'm trying to lose weight as quickly as possible but obviously I want the weight loss to be permeant and I want it done in a healthy way.

I exercise 4-6 times a week and do hour and half, mix between strength, cardio and classes. I lead quite an active life as in I'm out of bed every day 8am and up until 11/12. I walk everywhere, never get buses, the walk to the gym is a brisk 35 minutes each way etc. I work 3 days a week stacking shelves in a supermarket.

I'm 5,2 and I weigh 50kg atm. I'm really petite and small boned.

What's the minimum amount of calories I should consume a day without it going in to starvation mode.

And if I exercise should I be eating more? Taking my allowance up? because ATM I try to only eat 1400 max even if I've done loads of exercise

ElliTree

There is no such thing as starvation mode. Having said that, pace yourself. The more you starve yourself, the more likely you will end up binge-eating.

Also, you are well within the normal weight for your hight.

diannethegeek

Hi, I'm trying to lose weight as quickly as possible but obviously I want the weight loss to be permeant and I want it done in a healthy way.

Choose one or the other. You can't really have both.

And if I exercise should I be eating more? Taking my allowance up? because ATM I try to only eat 1400 max even if I've done loads of exercise

Yes, if you're using MFP's calorie estimates. The site was designed to give you a slightly lower goal than other calculators expecting you to eat more calories as you earn them through exercise.

If you haven't come across them yet, I always recommend starting with these links:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1296011-calorie-counting-101