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wannaberunner33
wannaberunner33 Posts: 55 Member
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After writing a quick email to my doctor explaining that I wasn't really losing weight, I was surprised to see that one recommendation she had for me was this website! But I am still discouraged because she mentioned trying this site but eating 1800 calories OR LESS. Her second thought was that I visit a bariatric center. I am still at a loss as what to do. I am a 43yr old female weighing 220. I "run" 3/4 times a week. I eat 2130 calories daily. Now I wonder if I should lower again. What's a girl to do?

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  • fiveohmike
    fiveohmike Posts: 1,297 Member
    How tall are you?
  • SweatpantsRebellion
    SweatpantsRebellion Posts: 754 Member
    Welcome! :flowerforyou: I'd also be interested to see your stats so that we can look at proper calorie numbers. As a runner I know how important it is to have proper fuel. I'd never be able to do what I do on 1800 or less.
  • wannaberunner33
    wannaberunner33 Posts: 55 Member
    I am 5'6'. I say "run" but I am super slow. I run for about 25-28 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.
  • fiveohmike
    fiveohmike Posts: 1,297 Member
    I would say you are eating to much.

    Exerciseing for 1 1/2 hours a week is considered light activity.

    So calculating your numbers I get:

    BMR - 1710

    TDEE - 2351

    TDEE -15% Cut target - 1998



    I would drop about 150 calories a day and see how that works out.

    You were eating at about a 5% cut, so the weight loss would be very slow.

    Hope this helps! :)
  • wannaberunner33
    wannaberunner33 Posts: 55 Member
    Thanks! I'll give it a whirl. Nothing ventured, nothing gained -- oops, I mean lost:tongue:
  • wannaberunner33
    wannaberunner33 Posts: 55 Member
    Oh and on the days I run I also walk 20 minutes

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