Maintenance calories question

cbfliz

Hello All

I joined MFP about 3 months ago in order to shift a little excess weight that had crept on over the last year. I'm happy to say that I have just hit my goal weight so I'm now looking at moving to maintenance.

As I understand, from what I've read on here, a 500 calorie deficit per day will amount to approx. 1lb of weight loss in a week.

I have calculated that over the last 11 weeks my average daily calories has been 1,387 and I have also lost on average around 1lb a week. (I think I probably under estimated my activity level when I set things up as I put myself as sedentary and to lose just 1/2 lb per week).

Anyway, am I correct in thinking that if I add 500 cals to my averaged 1,387 that the resulting figure would be my level for maintenance? I haven't included any exercise calories in these equations as I do not have a regular routine - I would take those in to consideration as and when I need to.

Hope this isn't a daft question, it's just I'm not sure if I'm overlooking something blindingly obvious

Thanks

Liz

cbfliz

Bump!

Anyone able to help me out here or did I already answer my own question?

Thanks

Liz

Vailara

That makes sense. You can adjust your goals on MFP to maintenance too, under settings. http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ has a calculator which will give you an idea. For me, it's much lower than expected (which is probably how I got fat in the first place).

lisab0864

You answered your own question........ You'll probably be in the 1800 calorie range for maintenance. Just keep an eye on your weight and make adjustments accordingly!!!!

cbfliz

Cheers guys! Appreciate your replies :flowerforyou:

Liz

SHBoss1673

while it's not an exact science, that's a good starting point. I'd give that a month or so, then re-evaluate and adjust accordingly.