We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!
Need help with calorie goals
rukia30
Posts: 81 Member
Hello ladies!!! So I need your guys help. I have been doing stronglifts for 3 months and I am now at a heavy lifting point. My squat is 175lbs, bench is 105lbs, rows are 105lbs, deadlift is 170lbs, and OHP is 80lbs, I also ride 7.2 miles on my bike 3x's aweek, and sometimes 20.9 miles. How many calories should I be eating at this point with lifting heavy and cardio? I have 115lbs to still loose lost 27lbs so far. Any of your input would be really appreciated. Forgot to add that I am 5'4" and weigh 233lbs.
0
Replies
-
I have zero advice, I just want to say NIIIIIIIIIICE on the weight levels. You're a machine! Well done.0
-
I have zero advice, I just want to say NIIIIIIIIIICE on the weight levels. You're a machine! Well done.
Thank you very much! I love lifting it is so liberating lifting as a women!
0 -
Awesome weights!
You'd probably do good aiming for around 2000 a day.
Or go 20% above your TDEE, which can be calculated with this equation (and many others):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harris-Benedict_equation0 -
Have you visited the "eat more to weigh less" group? They have a couple of great calculators and advice that may be helpful! Kudos on your numbers girl!!! Awesome.0
-
Awesome weights!
You'd probably do good aiming for around 2000 a day.
Or go 20% above your TDEE, which can be calculated with this equation (and many others):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harris-Benedict_equation
Great job on your lifting progress! With over 100lbs to lose I would actually recommend eating 20% BELOW your calculated TDEE, not above.0 -
I've decided to go with the Harris Benedict calculation. And 20% below my TDEE for light exercise. I have been slowly increasing my cals each week for many weeks. I'm going to settle on this. And not eat back my exercise cals. It's only been a few days. I'll give it 4-6 weeks and report back.
I've also been challenged not to weigh myself until July 1. I'm twitching just thinking about it.0 -
Awesome weights!
You'd probably do good aiming for around 2000 a day.
Or go 20% above your TDEE, which can be calculated with this equation (and many others):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harris-Benedict_equation
Great job on your lifting progress! With over 100lbs to lose I would actually recommend eating 20% BELOW your calculated TDEE, not above.
Opps. Yes. 20% BELOW. 20% above would of course cause weight gain (but some would be muscle!).0
This discussion has been closed.