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BronnersHarris
BronnersHarris Posts: 247 Member
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I upped my cals from 1800 to 2000 a month or so ago as felt I was losing too fast and have last week just upped it again to 2500 as was still feeling hungry and not enough energy,

I am looking for friends of any ladies who eat a similar amount, just for meal ideas and so I don't feel so bad eating so much (and some days more) when so many people around me eat so much less.

Have started at a new gym and one of the trainers has helped me form a new routine which is including a lot heavier weights, HIIT, Pump, Balance and fat burning cardio. I have no idea about how many cals I burn though so find it hard to work out whether I'm eating enough/too much.

I'm 31, 5'9 and 130lbs.

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  • Laoch_Cailin
    Laoch_Cailin Posts: 414 Member
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    Hey,

    I'm only on 2100 cals, this is my first week. Gonna give it a month and see how I go. But dare I say feeling a little hungry on this amount lol.

    I'm 31, 68"(5ft 8")tall and 153lb hoping to get to 149ish lbs. Add me if you like :-)
  • lforner46
    lforner46 Posts: 103 Member
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    Try getting a fitness watch or Bodymedia to find out how many calories you are burning? On weight lifting days, you might need way more calories.
  • deevatude
    deevatude Posts: 322 Member
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    i eat 2100 calories but i also find that im still starving.
  • holleysings
    holleysings Posts: 664 Member
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    All of you can friend me. I eat 2500-3200 depending on the day. :happy:

    Oh, I'm 5'5" 198-202 lbs depending on the day of the week. Only 26 and crazy active!
  • Raynn1
    Raynn1 Posts: 1,164 Member
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    2500+ cals on a good day here:)
    Fitbit tells me I burn about 2900-3000 on a normal activity day.
    I have to rely on protein shakes and bars in order to get my cals in. Still working on trying out new snack ideas, lowering the carb intakes as well..
  • CanGirl40
    CanGirl40 Posts: 379 Member
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    5'9 and 130 lbs??? Doesn't sound like you need to lose weight...???
  • BronnersHarris
    BronnersHarris Posts: 247 Member
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    5'9 and 130 lbs??? Doesn't sound like you need to lose weight...???

    You're right. I'm not trying to lose weight in terms of scales, I am trying to drop bodyfat and gain lean mass though.

    Thanks for all the other replies. Have sent out the friend requests. :)
  • BronnersHarris
    BronnersHarris Posts: 247 Member
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    Try getting a fitness watch or Bodymedia to find out how many calories you are burning? On weight lifting days, you might need way more calories.

    I'm contemplating a heart rate monitor or similar for Christmas to give me a better idea. I'd assume it's between 500-700 a day at the gym. Two days a week I go twice though so that day is likely over 1000. Saturdays if I go for a long hike it's likely to go well over that! :)
  • Noor13
    Noor13 Posts: 964 Member
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    I am 5'7.5'' weighing 155lbs and I am eating around 2400
    Will be bulking soon, so will increase cals at around 200 for a start
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
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    Big eater here too! Currently eating at maintenance of 2700 cals. My cut is around 2350 and if/when I brave a bulk I'll be at around 2900. I'm a veggie so I do supplement with shakes to get my protein numbers up. Feel free to add me.
  • road2peachtree
    road2peachtree Posts: 309 Member
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    My TDEE is 2953 and my cut is 2510. It dawned on me yesterday after watching EM2WL vids that I've been maintaining for three months and didn't know it. Lol I did a small grocery shop this morning and I bought whole milk! I've been drinking skim for almost 10 years. I felt like a rebel lol
  • hannydee
    hannydee Posts: 246
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    I also eat a lot! I'm 5'8 and 155 lbs. Average TDEE is currently around 2750 so I'm eating between 2100 and 2600 most days. Feel free to add me, anyone!
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
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    I'm eating 3000-3500 at the moment, although I am trying to gain! (bulking)
    When I'm losing I eat around 2200-2500. Never been one to eat only a little, especially not when I can lose on a pretty decent amount!

    Feel free to add me :)
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
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    I'm 5'5", 128lb and I try to eat around my fitbit maintenance, which is between 2100 and 2500 on a normal day, and seems to make me lose gently, if I can be bothered to stick to it.

    I only find it hard to reach my calories if I do additional exercise, especially as I tend to lose my appetite. Right now I'm experimenting with using quick add calories instead of proper logging, but I've logged a lot before that and my diary is open to friends. I don't eat clean, which helps :laugh:

    Big breakfasts really help me. I aim for 600 or so. This normally involves peanut butter:wink:
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
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    The past few months my typical calorie consumption was 2500. I'm currently eating closer to 2000 but might be upping it again to just continue my goal of muscle growth a few more months.

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