Target help

whatyouwill

Hi Guys,

Would anyone be kind enough to give me their take on my current daily calorie targets? I would really appreciate it. I want to lose weight healthily, and sustainably.

I am not sticking rigidly to them EVERY DAY, rather, using them as an average over the course of a long, extended, sustainable weight loss plan . I am 11 days in so far:

Profile: Male, 23, 5ft 10 inches

Weight: 221lbs
Target Weight: 196lbs
Total To Lose: 35lbs
Total Lost: 4lbs (I started at 225lbs)

Targets...
Daily Allowance (as in, what Net cals would I maintain my weight at?) (conservative): 2400cals
Target Cals in: 2000
Target Cals out (Running, Resistance): 500
Target Net Cals: 1500
Target Cal Deficit: 900

What do you think?

xx

editorgrrl

I'm 5'2", and I eat 1,500 calories!

To lose 35 lbs., set your goal no higher than 1 lb. per week (a 500-calorie deficit). A 900-calorie diet is only appropriate for someone nearly 100 lbs. overweight.

Please, read the Sexypants post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

whatyouwill

Okay, thanks for your help.

Perhaps a 900 calorie deficit is rather high in retrospect, as I only consider myself about 50lbs overweight tops.

editorgrrl

Once you're about 25 lbs. overweight, switch to a 250-calorie deficit (.5 lb. per week). The smaller deficit will help you transition to maintenance.

Log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly. Logging works.

3laine75

Agree. 2000 NET would be better.

WalkingAlong

Okay, thanks for your help.

Perhaps a 900 calorie deficit is rather high in retrospect, as I only consider myself about 50lbs overweight tops.

I think your plan looks fine. That 900 might get tough once you've lost some more, just adjust according to your results and your comfort level.