Suggestions on calorie intact

bunnyboo7

Hello was just looking for advice on the best amount of calories. I am 5'3 about 210 (not entirely sure started working out 3 months ago but have not weighed myself). I work out daily I am for 30 min at least but been pushing 45 instead this last week. I am set at 1500 cal a day wondered if this is right or far off?

bunnyboo7

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SmallMimi

Have you lost any weight in the last 3 months since starting your exercise program? I am 5'4 and started at 230, exercised daily and tried to keep my calorie intake at 1400 a day when I started. Have leveled off some this past two months and the weight is slower to come off but the first three months I lost 30 pounds.

heymonkey

Depends on how quick you want to lose the weight. If it were me I would be around 1200-1300 calories a day.

Have you been losing weight? what type of workouts?

kevinlynch3

Check out the following link

http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/

You need to know your exact weight but this gives you a good guide as to whether your daily goal is appropriate.

McLifterPants

Depends on the person. Your TDEE if you didn't exercise would be around 2100 calories for your age, height and weight. If you want to lost 2 lbs a week, you need to cut 500 calories a day, which brings you down to 1600. You can eat back any calories you exercise off, but make sure you track as accurately as possible (heart rate monitor is best). However, if you feel full on 1500 and are seeing results, then stick with it!

kirstyfromscotland

Check out the following link

http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/

You need to know your exact weight but this gives you a good guide as to whether your daily goal is appropriate.

i just tried this link and when i filled it all in the boxes said NaN, im not sure if it something i have or havent done lol!

taso42

Sounds about right, assuming you mean net calories.

marycmeadows

ah, perfect. this gave me exactly where I just upped my calories to - and I hadn't even figured this before. Awesome.

Bobby_Clerici

Maybe...could be about right...maybe not....
Go into MFP and use the tools available
Losing fat is actually very simple but just hard work.
This is how MFP works
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/help/faq/3-how-does-myfitnesspal-work
And Tips for Newbies
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/470367-tips-for-newbies
Just get started by going into settings to Update diet/fitness profile.
Set your goals for 1 lb weight loss per week.
NO MORE!
And eat lean meats, low fat dairy, nuts, whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies.
Do both cardio and resistance exercise.
Log in those exercises to your MFP exercise diary.
AND EAT BACK YOUR EXERCISE CALORIES!
Remember, this is not a race, and you can reach your goals if you stick to a good plan as recommended on this site.

You have many people here ready to lend support, answer qustions and discuss any challenges.
You can do this.

All Is Possible!

bunnyboo7

Thanks everyone I have been losing steadily. I can tell cause my clothes are beginning to get baggy. I Just finished 30 day shred been doing Jillian Michaels ultimate fitness for the wii. I was thinking of lowering to 1300 but maybe ill stay where im at for now.