Changed Goals, calorie limit looks a bit crazy...

brandonryan86

So I've reached my healthy weight and I've changed my goals to "maintain current weight"....my daily calorie goal went to just over 2500 from 1600. That just seems a bit much to me...is that right?

sassyg

could be about right - were you shooting for a 2lb / week loss on 1600? that's a 1000 calorie difference

sarah44254

For some reason I feel like it swapped you from man to woman. That does seem very low for a guy. Maybe re-do it and check everything you come across?

Oh wait, it went UP? then yes it is right!! I thought it went down from 25 to 16, whoa! that makes way more sense now. Yes, 2500 seems very reasonable for a man of average height. (5'6 and up usually)

K1Teacher

What an awesome problem to have...lol! I think I would take it slowly and add a couple hundred calories a day and keep your eye on the scale to see where your "sweet spot" is. Just an idea...good luck!

brandonryan86

Hrmm...maybe I'm just too used to striving for that 1,6! lol I'm going to have fun with this 2,5

Celo24

So I've reached my healthy weight and I've changed my goals to "maintain current weight"....my daily calorie goal went to just over 2500 from 1600. That just seems a bit much to me...is that right?

Depends what you were trying to lose before. I am at maintenance and I have to eat 2220 daily. I'm 5'8" 165 so if you are bigger than me, that could easily be right.

iamhealingmyself

What an awesome problem to have...lol! I think I would take it slowly and add a couple hundred calories a day and keep your eye on the scale to see where your "sweet spot" is. Just an idea...good luck!

Great tip to keep in mind when I reach maintenance. That will allow your body time to adjust to the increase in foods too.


Congrats on your successful loss and here's to a successful transition to a new healthy life!!