Just changed calories; looking for input please

MaleyaB

Hello! I was reading into a lot of posts this morning and decided that my 1410 diet was way too low for my metabolism, even though I was losing weight. (I've lost seven pounds so far!) I would usually eat in the 1200s. I started a few weeks ago and have felt tired a lot, so I checked my TDEE and my BMR. My TDEE is 2374, my BMR is 1726, and my calories should be 1899. I upped my protein and my fat, then cut down on my carbs on MFP, then planned the remainder of my meals for today, minus a protein shake. I intend on tracking my calories burned and eating back any that go under m BMR.

So my questions are:
Given that my current weight is 197, I am 5'7", 20 years old, and a woman, is it reasonable to eat that many calories and lose weight? My goal is to get down (initially) to 160, then go from there.
How do I eat less carbs and get a lot of protein? (my diary today is looking ugly with the carbs!)
What are suggestions for weight lifting routines?

Thanks!

jealous_loser

That sounds reasonable to me, I am 5'1" and 149 and I am between 1700-1900 most days. I lose about half a pound a week though. You shouldn't try to get 2 pounds a week. 1 pound per week with your goal as is should be plenty.

As for the carbs, watch your fruits and starchy veggies. Try to eat more berries for your fruits if you are trying to cut down on carbs. Less to no juice too. Also, maybe don't have the breads and potatoes?

For more protein, I have been finding that I have room for 2 servings of meat when I eat, so instead of having one sausage, I have two. Instead of having half a chicken breast, I have a whole one. Keep up the cottage cheese, maybe try some greek yogurt?

I have been doing New Rules of Lifting for Women for about 10 weeks now, I am on Level 2. It has been working out well for me so far. Maybe check it out? It has a lot of good information for beginners and there is a group on here for it too.

MaleyaB

That sounds reasonable to me, I am 5'1" and 149 and I am between 1700-1900 most days. I lose about half a pound a week though. You shouldn't try to get 2 pounds a week. 1 pound per week with your goal as is should be plenty.

As for the carbs, watch your fruits and starchy veggies. Try to eat more berries for your fruits if you are trying to cut down on carbs. Less to no juice too. Also, maybe don't have the breads and potatoes?

For more protein, I have been finding that I have room for 2 servings of meat when I eat, so instead of having one sausage, I have two. Instead of having half a chicken breast, I have a whole one. Keep up the cottage cheese, maybe try some greek yogurt?

I have been doing New Rules of Lifting for Women for about 10 weeks now, I am on Level 2. It has been working out well for me so far. Maybe check it out? It has a lot of good information for beginners and there is a group on here for it too.

Thank you! I love fruit, but it has so much sugar! We are in the process of getting rid of food. When we (my boyfriend and me) were on MFP plan, our carbs were so much higher than our protein, so we could eat the potatoes and breads. Now, it's completely changed. Luckily, we should be out of those. Great idea about the meat!

The weightloss was concerning at first because I had lost 4 pounds in 8 days. However, my doctor also has me on pills that should have started taking into effect last week. Plus, because I am exercising more and eating a lot better, I figured I would lose pounds fast. But I agree-- I am hoping to lose about 1 pound per week.

Thanks again!