Where do I go to find out if I'm doing it right?

RubyRed8067

Where do I go(other than MFP) to find out how many calories I should be taking in in relation to my height, weight, activity level ect...how many factors do I need to look at??

MetilHed

I'm sure someone will come along with a link to the more popular calculators. The thing you should realize is that they are all just estimates, and you will likely have to tweak the amount of cals up or down.

FitandFab33

This is my fav calculator.

(It's actually intended for IF, but it provides great info in any case!)

http://www.1percentedge.com/ifcalc/

Lleldiranne

The best way is to experiment and adjust and find what works for you. If you're losing well on 1500 calories, for example, and not feeling overly deprived or hungry all the time, stick with it. But if you aren't losing you may need to adjust up or down. And if you are always hungry (really hungry, not eating out of boredom or compulsive eating …. those are my issues! lol) you probably need more calories.

ILoveTheBrowns

The scale

tvanhooser

The best way is to experiment and adjust and find what works for you. If you're losing well on 1500 calories, for example, and not feeling overly deprived or hungry all the time, stick with it. But if you aren't losing you may need to adjust up or down. And if you are always hungry (really hungry, not eating out of boredom or compulsive eating …. those are my issues! lol) you probably need more calories.

Yep ^THIS^

tryclyn

You can find more info here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/717858-spreadsheet-bmr-tdee-and-deficit-calcs-macros-hrm
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less

Good luck and welcome.

tryclyn

The scale

...is a liar

JustANumber85

The scale

...is a liar

I agree. That stupid square thing is telling me im overweight, i dont believe it for a minute!

originalcookiemonster

You can find more info here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/717858-spreadsheet-bmr-tdee-and-deficit-calcs-macros-hrm
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less

Good luck and welcome.

^^These. All are great! Good luck!

tryclyn

The scale

...is a liar

I agree. That stupid square thing is telling me im overweight, i dont believe it for a minute!

Mr. Tape Measure, on the other hand, is much more obliging. :happy:

Ready2Rock206

The scale

...is a liar

I agree. That stupid square thing is telling me im overweight, i dont believe it for a minute!

Mr. Tape Measure, on the other hand, is much more obliging. :happy:

Mr Tape Measure is a complete a-hole to me. Haven't lost a single inch - the scale makes me much happier.