For the 500,000 time EATING MORE WORKS

hypersensitiveb

Ok so let me understand this.. So having a 500 calorie deficit will not make you loose weight? If that were so where does the -3000 = 1 pound thing end up? Your trying to tell me say if I eat 3000 extra calories I will loose weight? That makes no sense. So why don't the people in mcdonalds every day loose weight?

ironanimal

Ok so let me understand this.. So having a 500 calorie deficit will not make you loose weight? If that were so where does the -3000 = 1 pound thing end up? Your trying to tell me say if I eat 3000 extra calories I will loose weight? That makes no sense. So why don't the people in mcdonalds every day loose weight?

No, you completely misunderstood and I have no idea where you got those numbers from. You eat at a deficit to YOUR BMR not a deficit to a pound of fat.

VanessaMFaulkner

I think its more about WHAT you eat on your calories & what your body needs, personally. ie- 1200 calories icecream vs 1200 calories low sugar, low carb, low fat, high protein are 2 very different things & while the same calories...my body reacts very different on the 2. Just my 2cents.

pinkita

I know there are a million and one topics out there about this
But I feel there needs to be one more confirmation for those ppl struggling at 1200 calories and not losing
Here is my story of how increasing calories worked

I've been on this site 100 days and lost maybe 4 pounds in the first 40 days while struggling to only eat 1200 calories
after that nothing.....for 60 days I just stayed the same
1 week ago I took advice from another thread and found out my BMR and TDEE measurements and increased my calories to 1500
and this week lost 1.5 pounds....

So for those of you who "Can't stay under 1200 cals" it's really not necessary
Just thought I would share my success

Amen, sista!

rsward

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ByrdMessy

I started couting calories two weeks ago. I'm 5 feet tall so keep that in mind! I've been drinking an average of 4 cups of water a day (I'm sorry, but I can't do more at this point, I just can't.). Been eating an average of 1452 calories per day. And have averaged a deficit of 848 calories per day. My weight has been fluctuating a lot daily, but I can't say that I've lost anything on the scale. I did 181 minutes of cardio last week and 144 this week--I don't want to over do it--and just started a tiny bit of strength, too.

It's possible I'm not eating over my BMR, but without spending money on a more accurate read, how long do I wait to change my intake? It's only been two weeks, and I've heard a lot of people say to be patient, especially when just starting out. It's not that I'm scared to eat more, but I do know that to fill those calories, I'll seek easy options that aren't as healthy. Also, MFP is the one to suggest 1400 calories daily, knowing my BMR is possibly higher.

lind3400

For those who have success by increasing calories, do you notice any difference in your energy levels, physical activity, motivation to do activities, etc. or is the only thing that changes is additional weight loss?

I feel wayyy more energetic and overall happier....
I ran on the treadmill yesterday and usually have to stop at 20 mins and I kept going for another 10mins!

lind3400

I started couting calories two weeks ago. I'm 5 feet tall so keep that in mind! I've been drinking an average of 4 cups of water a day (I'm sorry, but I can't do more at this point, I just can't.). Been eating an average of 1452 calories per day. And have averaged a deficit of 848 calories per day. My weight has been fluctuating a lot daily, but I can't say that I've lost anything on the scale. I did 181 minutes of cardio last week and 144 this week--I don't want to over do it--and just started a tiny bit of strength, too.

It's possible I'm not eating over my BMR, but without spending money on a more accurate read, how long do I wait to change my intake? It's only been two weeks, and I've heard a lot of people say to be patient, especially when just starting out. It's not that I'm scared to eat more, but I do know that to fill those calories, I'll seek easy options that aren't as healthy. Also, MFP is the one to suggest 1400 calories daily, knowing my BMR is possibly higher.

from the sounds of it you're burning too many calories in exercise and therefore should probably make your daily intake a lot higher to make up for it or eat back your exercise cals, or your going to start buring through your muscle

cammm87

Hi everyone! Just wanted to know if I'm right 'cause I speak french so I'm not sure to well understand all this explanations.. So my BMR is 1500 and I exercices 3 to 5 times/week, but the rest of the day I'm mostly sit on a chair (student). So I have to eat at least 1500 cal./day ? And if I burned for example 400 cal. from exercising I have to add this cal. to the 1500 so 1900 cal./day... Am I right? Thx

mmklinemm

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lynette111

To Cammm87--- You are correct.

hanniejong

OK I gained weight this week so I am upping my calories to see what happens.

ByrdMessy

I started couting calories two weeks ago. I'm 5 feet tall so keep that in mind! I've been drinking an average of 4 cups of water a day (I'm sorry, but I can't do more at this point, I just can't.). Been eating an average of 1452 calories per day. And have averaged a deficit of 848 calories per day. My weight has been fluctuating a lot daily, but I can't say that I've lost anything on the scale. I did 181 minutes of cardio last week and 144 this week--I don't want to over do it--and just started a tiny bit of strength, too.

It's possible I'm not eating over my BMR, but without spending money on a more accurate read, how long do I wait to change my intake? It's only been two weeks, and I've heard a lot of people say to be patient, especially when just starting out. It's not that I'm scared to eat more, but I do know that to fill those calories, I'll seek easy options that aren't as healthy. Also, MFP is the one to suggest 1400 calories daily, knowing my BMR is possibly higher.

from the sounds of it you're burning too many calories in exercise and therefore should probably make your daily intake a lot higher to make up for it or eat back your exercise cals, or your going to start buring through your muscle

I'm not gonna put up a fight--I will do better to eat back my exercise calories. Know any high-calorie, low-fat/sodium foods for a pescetarian? Would that be mostly carbs?

mpf1

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k0nfyo0zed

LOVE this.

k0nfyo0zed

I'm not gonna put up a fight--I will do better to eat back my exercise calories. Know any high-calorie, low-fat/sodium foods for a pescetarian? Would that be mostly carbs?

unsalted nuts are healthy fats and proteins. you can mix them into lots of things or eat them plain. shell fish too.

jamiem1102

A LOT of people, including myself, are scared ****less of the thought of eating more but there are too many sucess stories out there claiming it works, so after a long struggle of my own, I have decided to give it a try, and if it works for me, I shall be shouting it from the rooftops!!!

Well done on your sucess!

Same here. I recently upped my calories to 1,400... so hopefully you guys are all right and I don't gain. I'll be ecstatic! haha.

Also, something else I found out: taking breaks from exercise helps with the scale too. When i don't work out for a day or two, my weight drops. Weird.

hypersensitiveb

Ok so let me understand this.. So having a 500 calorie deficit will not make you loose weight? If that were so where does the -3000 = 1 pound thing end up? Your trying to tell me say if I eat 3000 extra calories I will loose weight? That makes no sense. So why don't the people in mcdonalds every day loose weight?

No, you completely misunderstood and I have no idea where you got those numbers from. You eat at a deficit to YOUR BMR not a deficit to a pound of fat.

I was not saying that. I was just making the point that you need to be negative in calories ( from your bmr) not in the positive. All I see I eat more and loose weight that does not even make sense. You need a deficit so why is every one saying to eat more? If I go grab a big mac there is no way I'm going to lose weight.

lind3400

I'm not gonna put up a fight--I will do better to eat back my exercise calories. Know any high-calorie, low-fat/sodium foods for a pescetarian? Would that be mostly carbs?

unsalted nuts are healthy fats and proteins. you can mix them into lots of things or eat them plain. shell fish too.

I had problems eating back my cals when I got a lot of exercise in too
but even things like nuts and dipping apples and celery in peanut butter
definitely your nuts and seeds
fruits have high calorie counts alone
avacados are good fats and high in calories
ummm hummus and vegetables,

mauibound2

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lind3400

A LOT of people, including myself, are scared ****less of the thought of eating more but there are too many sucess stories out there claiming it works, so after a long struggle of my own, I have decided to give it a try, and if it works for me, I shall be shouting it from the rooftops!!!

Well done on your sucess!

Same here. I recently upped my calories to 1,400... so hopefully you guys are all right and I don't gain. I'll be ecstatic! haha.

Also, something else I found out: taking breaks from exercise helps with the scale too. When i don't work out for a day or two, my weight drops. Weird.

Yeh just try increasing it a little...try it out for a few weeks and see how it works than go from there...but there seems to be a lot of people who have had success with this so I hope it works for u too!!!
Good Luck to you all!

Hallzeehall

I'm giving it a whirl, I'm not doing good losing on 1200 per day. This is crazy but I'll see how it works and post next week.
Thanks for your input, it's very helpful!

2carrick

What was the link you went to please

HorrorChix89

You kinda have to give it more than a week...at least that's what everyone here says...

Claible

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2carrick

Okay what is this BMR you all are talking about? I am finding it extremely difficult to keep it at 1200 a day unless I exercise at least 2 times a day. Someone please fill me in!!

Binouchette

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LuciaLongIsland

I know there are a million and one topics out there about this
But I feel there needs to be one more confirmation for those ppl struggling at 1200 calories and not losing
Here is my story of how increasing calories worked

I've been on this site 100 days and lost maybe 4 pounds in the first 40 days while struggling to only eat 1200 calories
after that nothing.....for 60 days I just stayed the same
1 week ago I took advice from another thread and found out my BMR and TDEE measurements and increased my calories to 1500
and this week lost 1.5 pounds....

So for those of you who "Can't stay under 1200 cals" it's really not necessary
Just thought I would share my success

Been there, gained and gained and gained!!!

MommaFuhrer

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