calorie needs...changes?

rudy336

hello all,
im currently on a 1900 calorie a day diet. have been losing steadily since i started my diet.
my question is this, once im at or near my goal weight..do i need to adjust my calories? im currently 204 pounds. i have lost 23.2 pounds. my goal weight is between 180-185.
thanks all!

katznkt

... yes.

Duh.

... losing steadily at current calories... you will then need to adjust to maintain. As a general rule.

Springfield1970

Yes, you need to change your calorie goals with every 5/10 pounds you lose.

It's probably better to be on a lesser deficit as you near goal, to prepare yourself for the challenge of maintenance.

I'd be making sure I get all my favourite foods in, so I never feel deprived, and learn how to moderate them.

Scooby's calculator is good, though you probably have a really good idea now.

markjacobs1987

Yes absolutely. If you are losing 1-2 pounds a week you are doing fine, but when you get closer to your goal weight you will want to increase your calories to a maintenance level. I would start adding 100 calories every 2-3 weeks once you get closer to your goal.

bikrchk

I calculated my BMR here on MFP using their tool and set my daily calories to that #. I record all exercise with a HR monitor and fitness watch with pedometer that syncs back to MFP and try and eat the extra calories earned. I've been at goal for about a month and have maintained. So far, so good!

Mr_Knight

hello all,
im currently on a 1900 calorie a day diet. have been losing steadily since i started my diet.
my question is this, once im at or near my goal weight..do i need to adjust my calories? im currently 204 pounds. i have lost 23.2 pounds. my goal weight is between 180-185.
thanks all!

Probably not. You're already eating at a level consistent with your end goal, so you may not need to make any changes at all.

The rate of loss will slow as you get closer to your goal, of course.