should I really only have 1200 cals a day?

eelane
eelane Posts: 27 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
That's what my recommended calories are on MFP... are anyone elses this low? Should I keep to it?
height: 5 ft
female
weight: 128

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  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Probably not. What weight loss goal did you tell MFP? What activity level did you tell it? You are small but I bet you could still be successful at 1400 plus exercise calories.
  • eelane
    eelane Posts: 27 Member
    I said sedentary. I am abroad and walk to classes and everywhere, I just don't want to say lightly active if it's not. I listed my goal as 120.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    If you are only 5 ft then yeah, that's probably correct net calories. But everyone is different. You must understand that this site just gives general recommendations. If it's not working for you, tweak it till it does.
  • astroub
    astroub Posts: 289 Member
    If you really want to know what your caloric intake should be daily, you need to know your BMR and TDEE. Your BMR is the calories your body needs just to survive. The TDEE is your BMR plus your daily activities that doesn't include exercise. Go to:

    http://forum.bodybuilding.com/shoe thread.php?+=121703981

    Or

    http://interzone.kicks-*kitten*.net/calculating_calories.xls

    Of course is is my opinio only, I never eat back my exercise calories. Hope this helps you girl!! :)
  • gldnlark
    gldnlark Posts: 53
    I agree with the 1200. It gave me the same goal but an average day for me doesn't usually total that. Personally, I think that is fine. In the winters I have a pretty sedentary life and really do not feel I should eat that much, especially if I don't get to the gym. I'm only 5'2 and gain very easily.

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  • Otis08052005
    Otis08052005 Posts: 16 Member
    Sounds right to me. Mine is set at 1330 and I'm 5'8" trying to lose a pound a week.
  • ladyraven68
    ladyraven68 Posts: 2,003 Member
    That's what my recommended calories are on MFP... are anyone elses this low? Should I keep to it?
    height: 5 ft
    female
    weight: 128

    Why not find out the TDEE for your target weight, and eating to that if you only have a few lb left to lose.

    It will take a little longer but you'll be used to eating that and won't need to change your cas when you get to goal.

    http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/
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