Calorie intake?

sarahdunagan
sarahdunagan Posts: 25
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
I was just wondering if it is okay to be way below my suggested calorie intake for the day? I know that working out on the elliptical burns about 500 calories in 30 minutes. Do I really need to follow the you can eat more if you work out more suggestion? It's been a week and I think my stomach had adjusted to the smaller portions. I've lost 2 pounds for the week and I just find it a little hard to believe. I feel great though!

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  • Rainbow_Brite86
    Rainbow_Brite86 Posts: 313
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  • alung2k3
    alung2k3 Posts: 81 Member
    I suppose it depends on if you chose to lose 1 or 2lb a week. It's advised to eat back atleast some of the calories burned though.
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    General Rule is 1200 net calories for Women and 1500 net calories for Men.

    No concern unless you are going below those numbers or if you on a plan that is being overseen by your Doctor.

    Good Luck!!!
  • sarahdunagan
    sarahdunagan Posts: 25
    Yeah, I was planning on 1 1/2 a week and I'm finding that it works better for me to do a workout mid -day.This tool has been very helpful though. Seeing everyone on here that have similar goals to mine has been extremely motivational!
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