**READ THIS** Figuring out your calorie goals

Jenjaz1910

I'm sorry to jump on the bandwagon of people looking for affirmation but since I started a conscious effort to lose weight i've often encountered (seemingly) conflicting information. Today was one of those days when I read the information posted and found myself feeling totally lost again.

My fitness pal gives me a goal of 1830 which i've really just used as a general guideline. I know, however, that there's no way I'm getting the additional calories I "earn" all the time. 1830 is based on me sitting at my desk all day but I work out regularly, strength training 3 times a week, soccer on two teams (2-4 games a week), and intervals on the treadmill and rowing machine to round it all out. additionally i go up and down two flights of stairs at least twice a day and make a point to get up and walk, at least a little, somewhat frequently (maybe these should be hints not to use the "sedentary" for the auto goal setting?).

1830 is already lower than f2f gives me for my BMR which is 2216. if i look t f2f's moderate and active goals they give me 3470 and 3862 respectively. I think i probably fall between those two categorizations but look at those numbers! that's a HUGE difference. Am I really supposed to start taking all that in?

I've enjoyed the success both in numbers and the way i feel and look so trying to consider changing things now is more than a little daunting but I have always intended this to be a life change and would like to give myself the greatest opportunity at success sooo.... here are my numbers, am i getting something wrong somewhere?

SW 318
CW 266
GW 229 (18% BF)
BF 29.4%
H 77 in
age 35

Anyone?

Ok your BMR is 2214

Sedentary: 2679
Lightly Active: 3070
Moderately Active: 3460
Very Active: 3851

Ok lets say you are moderate: 3460 minus 20% is 2768 this is the amount of cals you should try and eat every day, after exercise you shourln't need to eat any cals back UNLESS your NET is below your BMR of 2214 (so if you burn off more than 554 in a day. Does this make sense?

EDIT: Try smoothies and nuts etc.... They will up your cals without out filling you up too much

glassyo

Hey
I have just read through the whole long topic about BMR and TDDE. I am now even more confused that what I was to begin with!! Sorry but could someone help me figure out how much I should be eating?

I am 5'3" and weigh 108 pounds. My goal is to loose about 10 pounds. According to MFP I should be eating 1200 calories a day? I do JM workouts 5/6 times a week and walk/run 3 times a week.
My measurements are
neck 11.5
hips 30
waist 29

I am a 36 year old mum of 5 and am desperate to loose these last 10 pounds.....can someone please help me?
Thanks

You're already at the lower end of your healthy weight range. Why in god's name do you want to be under a 100 lbs?

MelanieAG05

I think the adding 20% is onto your BMR rather than the TDEE! as that would put it at 1575. Your STATs seem similar to mine, my BMR is1363 and my TDEE is 2050 so I eat at around 20% less (1640 cals) and try to and keep my NET as close to my BMR as possible x

Ah right....I see now! D'uh! Its all just so confusing and so easy to overanalyse! I will stick to what I have my cals set at for now (1480) which seems about right, and net my BMR if poss. Thanks for your help!!

Jenjaz1910

I think the adding 20% is onto your BMR rather than the TDEE! as that would put it at 1575. Your STATs seem similar to mine, my BMR is1363 and my TDEE is 2050 so I eat at around 20% less (1640 cals) and try to and keep my NET as close to my BMR as possible x

Ah right....I see now! D'uh! Its all just so confusing and so easy to overanalyse! I will stick to what I have my cals set at for now (1480) which seems about right, and net my BMR if poss. Thanks for your help!!

I got soooo confused myself it took me a good couple of weeks to really get my head round it! But I get it now plus I work with numbers and actually enjoy figuring it all out lol x

catintheshell

bumping for great information.

hadl0032

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AFluffyNyamma

bump AND QUESTION.


I've made all my calculations and I believe my calorie intake to between1358-1511 based on the chart they give you . my BMR was 1175.

How do I know how much to eat to loose 1lb a week?

waldo56

I'm sorry to jump on the bandwagon of people looking for affirmation but since I started a conscious effort to lose weight i've often encountered (seemingly) conflicting information. Today was one of those days when I read the information posted and found myself feeling totally lost again.

My fitness pal gives me a goal of 1830 which i've really just used as a general guideline. I know, however, that there's no way I'm getting the additional calories I "earn" all the time. 1830 is based on me sitting at my desk all day but I work out regularly, strength training 3 times a week, soccer on two teams (2-4 games a week), and intervals on the treadmill and rowing machine to round it all out. additionally i go up and down two flights of stairs at least twice a day and make a point to get up and walk, at least a little, somewhat frequently (maybe these should be hints not to use the "sedentary" for the auto goal setting?).

1830 is already lower than f2f gives me for my BMR which is 2216. if i look t f2f's moderate and active goals they give me 3470 and 3862 respectively. I think i probably fall between those two categorizations but look at those numbers! that's a HUGE difference. Am I really supposed to start taking all that in?

I've enjoyed the success both in numbers and the way i feel and look so trying to consider changing things now is more than a little daunting but I have always intended this to be a life change and would like to give myself the greatest opportunity at success sooo.... here are my numbers, am i getting something wrong somewhere?

SW 318
CW 266
GW 229 (18% BF)
BF 29.4%
H 77 in
age 35

Anyone?

I calculate mine from real data (weigh in's, BF%, and calories ate/burned). I exercise a hair more than you, but pretty close I think (3x strength training, 3x running, 1x Yoga X, +10 miles walking weekly). My maintenence level for that exercise output is in the 3500-4000 cal/day area (3050 without exercise). I have a much, much harder time eating enough than eating too much. I'm dialing back my defiict now as I've nearly reached my goal weight and BF% (momentum will carry me there), it isn't easy for me to do. Fueling heavy exercise is quite a task, its a whole different world than the near starving skinny women on here.

Whole milk is your friend for adding massive amounts of calories. As a bonus if you should stop exercising or the weight starts growing in a bad way, stop or reduce the milk and stay as you were with the eating.

AFluffyNyamma

bump AND QUESTION.


I've made all my calculations and I believe my calorie intake to between1358-1511 based on the chart they give you . my BMR was 1175.

How do I know how much to eat to loose 1lb a week?

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Cyndieann

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grnice

This is so confusing. I'm very overweight so I don't think these calculations can work for me. According to f2f my BMR is 2661 and for the sedentary setting I should be eating 1727 calories. It then gives me a warning saying I shouldn't be eating below my BMR.

There is no way I can eat 2661 calories and lose weight.

lesita75

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Will_Thrust_For_Candy

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kser145

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klh021

I am realizing that I have been eating below my BMR, I eat back most of my exercise cals but it hasn't been enough. Anyway, I am adjusting for that. I read the first post from the original post and tired to do the military body fat calculator. However, I am guessing I did not take my measurements correctly, because it told me my body fat was 40%, which I think is highly unlikely (my profile picture is at my current weight). So can some explain where exactly on the body to take my measurements?

Naytahlee

This is so confusing. I'm very overweight so I don't think these calculations can work for me. According to f2f my BMR is 2661 and for the sedentary setting I should be eating 1727 calories. It then gives me a warning saying I shouldn't be eating below my BMR.

There is no way I can eat 2661 calories and lose weight.

I feel the same way. My BMR according to the site 2223 and sedentary is 1739. Yet I know if I go much over 1500 I stop losing weight. I can comfortably eat between 1000 and 1400, I dont feel deprived or starved. I'm a 35 year old female, 5'5 and 328 lbs as of this morning. That disclaimer note they have below the chart may apply to us.

"NOTE: Please remember that this calculation is just a guideline. Your metabolism may be higher or lower based on the amount of lean muscle you have. Use these numbers a a starting point and tweak them up or down based on your weight loss or gain. It may take a couple weeks to get your exact calorie level." from fat2fit

Kristan_Forsey

To lose 10 lbs at 5'3 and 108lbs would make you 98 lbs and underweight for your height. You should probably consider not doing it.

Helloitsdan

Easier info to follow here.


http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12