people who have had success by upping their calories!

thistimeismytime

It's a toss up between the muscle and taller.

The muscle would be nice, I'm trying to get it now. But taller would be awesome--I could save money by not having to have all of my pants shortened...

Lol!! I'll take all three please!! Younger, taller, AND more muscle!! :sad: Oh well, option C will have to do I guess :bigsmile:

mccarol1956

I started last week and am up 4 pounds this week. Will hang on 2 more weeks to see if my body adjusts as they say it will. If not I am going back down to the 1200 calories I was initially on.

Just curious did anyone else experience a weight gain after increasing their calories?? I am 5'11 and was only on 1200 cal a day... I thought I would die. I went up to 1400 and am eating back my exercise calories... I am so worried my weight will skyrocket!

Do you know what you were eating before that caused weight gain or maintained your weight before you want to lose?

That's what you would have to eat more than to start gaining real weight.

Otherwise you'll be gaining energy stores finally topping off, which holds water too. All needed and safe.

What you should do if concerned is the week you eat at 1400, don't exercise except for walking. Don't have to eat back walking 3mph or slower, because that is just more daily activity, which is exactly where the deficit is coming from anyway.
This lets body see it is getting energy it needs for normal BMR, and no exercise, so BMR can go up.

Thanks for the help. Right now the only exercise I do is walking/hiking. I walk 25-30 miles a week on my days off. I do not count any walking I do at work etc.. Should I be not eating any of the calories for my walking and hiking? I just want to succeed with both being healthier and lower in weight!

bgirly55

This may have been mentioned already, so please forgive me, but how do you figure out your TDEE? Thx!

fittiephd

i am trying to lose about 20 pounds or so (i'm about 145-150 right now) and it reccomended i eat 1200 a day so do you think i should up this? or just eat more on a day that i am working out?

up it up it up it!!!!!!!!! check out the link in the OP's post, it will help you figure out how many you really should be eating. Imho, MFP should never tell anyone to eat 1200 calories. EVER. At least eat your BMR, if not more. please!!!! AND eat back your exercise cals!!!

Well, that's not exactly true. My BMR is only 1215. So, 1200 is really okay for me--and others like me. As long as I net 1200 per day, I am netting my BMR. This is incredibly sad for me, because I would love to eat more to lose. But, my TDEE is around 1500. So, I can't really afford to eat more.

I know that most people aren't as short as me, but to say NEVER just isn't the truth.

Fair enough, you are right. But to have a BMr that low you have to be very short which most of the population isn't. And honestly, with my knowledge of statistics, I'm guessing tha there is a larger margin of error for people at the ends of the curve 9on these calculators. Ie very short or very tall. Which would mean that they're averages would not be correct and that is why the calculators set you at 1200 for BMr. Even if you are short, your cells and organs still need the same amount of calories as everyone else, so I find it harder to believe that below 1200 is accurate. But I could be wrong, it'd be interesting to hear from someone short who has tried wearing a hrm all day to find our their actual TDEE.

guinessngolf

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Rushman764

What does "Bump" Mean ??

jumpin15

What does AMR stand for?

Helloitsdan

See this

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/518533-major-sucess-with-higher-calories


And this

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/538381-in-place-of-a-road-map

Helloitsdan

i am trying to lose about 20 pounds or so (i'm about 145-150 right now) and it reccomended i eat 1200 a day so do you think i should up this? or just eat more on a day that i am working out?

up it up it up it!!!!!!!!! check out the link in the OP's post, it will help you figure out how many you really should be eating. Imho, MFP should never tell anyone to eat 1200 calories. EVER. At least eat your BMR, if not more. please!!!! AND eat back your exercise cals!!!

Well, that's not exactly true. My BMR is only 1215. So, 1200 is really okay for me--and others like me. As long as I net 1200 per day, I am netting my BMR. This is incredibly sad for me, because I would love to eat more to lose. But, my TDEE is around 1500. So, I can't really afford to eat more.

I know that most people aren't as short as me, but to say NEVER just isn't the truth.

Your hormones dont agree that 1200 is a good idea.
They will pull you aside in about a month and have a conversation with you.
You wont like the outcome.

beckajw

i am trying to lose about 20 pounds or so (i'm about 145-150 right now) and it reccomended i eat 1200 a day so do you think i should up this? or just eat more on a day that i am working out?

up it up it up it!!!!!!!!! check out the link in the OP's post, it will help you figure out how many you really should be eating. Imho, MFP should never tell anyone to eat 1200 calories. EVER. At least eat your BMR, if not more. please!!!! AND eat back your exercise cals!!!

Well, that's not exactly true. My BMR is only 1215. So, 1200 is really okay for me--and others like me. As long as I net 1200 per day, I am netting my BMR. This is incredibly sad for me, because I would love to eat more to lose. But, my TDEE is around 1500. So, I can't really afford to eat more.

I know that most people aren't as short as me, but to say NEVER just isn't the truth.

Fair enough, you are right. But to have a BMr that low you have to be very short which most of the population isn't. And honestly, with my knowledge of statistics, I'm guessing tha there is a larger margin of error for people at the ends of the curve 9on these calculators. Ie very short or very tall. Which would mean that they're averages would not be correct and that is why the calculators set you at 1200 for BMr. Even if you are short, your cells and organs still need the same amount of calories as everyone else, so I find it harder to believe that below 1200 is accurate. But I could be wrong, it'd be interesting to hear from someone short who has tried wearing a hrm all day to find our their actual TDEE.

Actually, I said 1215, not below 1200. And my TDEE is 1503. I have worn a bodybugg to find it.

beckajw

i am trying to lose about 20 pounds or so (i'm about 145-150 right now) and it reccomended i eat 1200 a day so do you think i should up this? or just eat more on a day that i am working out?

up it up it up it!!!!!!!!! check out the link in the OP's post, it will help you figure out how many you really should be eating. Imho, MFP should never tell anyone to eat 1200 calories. EVER. At least eat your BMR, if not more. please!!!! AND eat back your exercise cals!!!

Well, that's not exactly true. My BMR is only 1215. So, 1200 is really okay for me--and others like me. As long as I net 1200 per day, I am netting my BMR. This is incredibly sad for me, because I would love to eat more to lose. But, my TDEE is around 1500. So, I can't really afford to eat more.

I know that most people aren't as short as me, but to say NEVER just isn't the truth.

Your hormones dont agree that 1200 is a good idea.
They will pull you aside in about a month and have a conversation with you.
You wont like the outcome.

Actually, 1200 is the REAL number. Maybe, if you become a doctor and actually do some tests on me then I'd believe you have something relevant to say. For now, I'll trust what I KNOW to be true. Just because you don't want to believe that some people's BMR can be 1200 is no reason to call me a liar.

kaitlynnrogers

See this

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/518533-major-sucess-with-higher-calories


And this

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/538381-in-place-of-a-road-map

so NET above you BMR, correct?

RepsnSets

Yup. I eat about 2200-2500/day. I used to eat 1400.

Ive done the same as i lift heavy weights at the gym. Its been a week and Ive lost 500grms. Stoked!!

MizzDoc

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marketdimlylit

I was just wondering if anyone could help me out,
for the past two-ish weeks i've been eating more,
used to eat under 1000kcal, now i'm eating around 1200+kcal(working on upping that) -

I've had no progress? I've put on 1lb.
Does my body just need more time to adjust or ..?

Sarauk2sf

i am trying to lose about 20 pounds or so (i'm about 145-150 right now) and it reccomended i eat 1200 a day so do you think i should up this? or just eat more on a day that i am working out?

up it up it up it!!!!!!!!! check out the link in the OP's post, it will help you figure out how many you really should be eating. Imho, MFP should never tell anyone to eat 1200 calories. EVER. At least eat your BMR, if not more. please!!!! AND eat back your exercise cals!!!

Well, that's not exactly true. My BMR is only 1215. So, 1200 is really okay for me--and others like me. As long as I net 1200 per day, I am netting my BMR. This is incredibly sad for me, because I would love to eat more to lose. But, my TDEE is around 1500. So, I can't really afford to eat more.

I know that most people aren't as short as me, but to say NEVER just isn't the truth.

Your hormones dont agree that 1200 is a good idea.
They will pull you aside in about a month and have a conversation with you.
You wont like the outcome.

Actually, 1200 is the REAL number. Maybe, if you become a doctor and actually do some tests on me then I'd believe you have something relevant to say. For now, I'll trust what I KNOW to be true. Just because you don't want to believe that some people's BMR can be 1200 is no reason to call me a liar.

He is not saying that your BMR is not 1215, he is saying that it is not a good idea to eat at that level.

Sarauk2sf

I was just wondering if anyone could help me out,
for the past two-ish weeks i've been eating more,
used to eat under 1000kcal, now i'm eating around 1200+kcal(working on upping that) -

I've had no progress? I've put on 1lb.
Does my body just need more time to adjust or ..?

It can take up to a few weeks for your body to 'adapt' for want of a better word. Hang in there and give it time.

ilikejam33

I dont know if I am alone here but the idea of upping my calories scares me a little. FOr almost a year I have been netting at 1200 (yes i eat back my exercise cals) and i have had 22;bs of success.

However for the last 2.5 months i have been stuck at the same weight.

MFP says my BMR is 1347, so if i have this right am i suppose to eat the 1347 + my excercise cals?

candicejn

I just increased from 1300 to 1600 starting yesterday. I'm hopeful My BMR is actually estimated at closer to 1800, but I will be eating my exercise cals and since I'm hypothyroid I worry that my metabolism might not react the same way it would for someone who doesn't have thyroid issues. So I'll do 1600 for a month, see how it goes

candicejn

a girl recently posted on one of my statuses and said "One of my friends working on her master's degree in health and personal fitness suggested eating 80% of your daily TDEE to preserve muscle and maximize fat loss."

so take your TDEE
heres a website:
http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html

and multiply it by .8

i'll do mine as an example

my TDEE=2327

2327 x 0.8 = 1861

Yikes, this says I should be eating closer to 2200.

Ghlt4

This is a great thread, I am learning so much!

robinrainville

So that link is telling me to eat 2400 on workout days. Not happening! Can't do it.

SwimKitty

anyone?(: i recently decided to up my calories and wanted to see success from other people..if you have pictures i'd love to see your progress but if not then just comment your story!(:

i got the idea from this thread:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/538943-how-to-calculate-calorie-goals-according-to-nrolfw

if anyone else wants to do it with me.. friend me and we can support eachother!(:

Check out this group - has all the info and support you need - be sure to read the stickies.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less

caseydimples

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SwimKitty

I was just wondering if anyone could help me out,
for the past two-ish weeks i've been eating more,
used to eat under 1000kcal, now i'm eating around 1200+kcal(working on upping that) -

I've had no progress? I've put on 1lb.
Does my body just need more time to adjust or ..?

It can take up to a few weeks for your body to 'adapt' for want of a better word. Hang in there and give it time.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/521728-upping-cals-what-to-expect-why-you-need-patience

Jen8np

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Raynn1

Im working on upping mine as we speak. I was originally around 1300 but bumped to 1540 last week, and had a gain. This week I am still at that 1540, but I am eating back all exercise cals so Im around 1900-2000 with that.

My BMR is about 1809 and TDEE is about 2800 so I still have a ways to get until I am eating 20% less than TDEE. Its not easy to all of a sudden "train" yourself to eat more when every other diet mentality out there is to basically starve yourself.
I should mention I am hardly ever hungry when I do eat what I have been, but the weight has not been budging much at all. I run 3 days a week and two days at the gym so I know I need to eat more. its a work in progress right now:)

healthyliving_girl

I eat a ton of calories. Right now, I'm a little under maintenance calories - 1800. Each day I am "allowed" to eat at least 1800....and I also eat back my exercise calories, so I eat roughly 1800-2400 calories a day.

I started MFP eating 1750. Er, wait. I started on 1450 or something...for like a day or two. it was too little and I upped it to 1700 shortly after that.

I started last July...and I have lost 30+ lbs.

These photos are from July to November - after losing 25 lbs eating ALOT - a total net calories of 1650-1750

Sarauk2sf

I was just wondering if anyone could help me out,
for the past two-ish weeks i've been eating more,
used to eat under 1000kcal, now i'm eating around 1200+kcal(working on upping that) -

I've had no progress? I've put on 1lb.
Does my body just need more time to adjust or ..?

It can take up to a few weeks for your body to 'adapt' for want of a better word. Hang in there and give it time.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/521728-upping-cals-what-to-expect-why-you-need-patience

Thank for the link - it was really well written - clear and understandable

araxiedyck

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