How much are YOU eating?

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  • Sincere24
    Sincere24 Posts: 126 Member
    I started off eating 1200 as well, but generally speaking it sucked a** lol. I've switched to maintenance for a week to wash over the holidays, and will be eating 1400 on average. For me personally i'd rather not feel like i'm on a diet of sorts and just eat within a normal range. A manageable lifestyle is key and 1200 was not cutting it lool.

    Try checking ur bmr and start there as a jump off and eat a fraction of your exercise ( if hungry) in addition to that number and test it out. It's all about checking out what works for u, because everyone's body functions differently
  • fit_librarian
    fit_librarian Posts: 242 Member
    My Stats:

    1550-1650 calories a day
    25 years old
    Female
    I work out 3x a week and I stay pretty active throughout the day
    SW: 175lbs
    CW: 153lbs
    GW: 125lbs
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
    OK, with the numbers you gave, using 1-3 hours a week of "light" exercise (I like to underestimate my exercise but you'll have to twear this on your own) here are the numbers:

    BMR: 1929
    TDEE: 2653

    20% Calorie Deficit: 2122

    SO, there is your starting point. Try to eat at least your BMR, but get as close to the 2122 as you can. Reevaluate your numbers after 5 pound loss. Your numbers will come down as you get closer to your goal weight. But at 1200 calories no wonder you are hungry!
    Thankyou for this! I appreciate the help :) I'll aim for BMR today and then go run all the calculators after the kiddos go to bed. I need to figure out the body fat % one *shudder*
  • Klem4
    Klem4 Posts: 399 Member
    I use this. Can't remember if its on that thread, but i've done pretty much all calcs out there, and I get roughly the same results. http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/#results

    I have my calories set to 1700 currently, not eating back exercise cals. I did have it set to 1400 + eating back exercise cals, but I found myself struggling a lot with that as time wore on. Since I have changed, I have started losing weight again. I don't think I was eating enough before. so make sure you eat enough, and especially if you are breastfeeding your baby.

    So, 1700 sometimes more if i want. I work out 5-6 days a week, moderate-intense. I am 5'6".

    It will probably take a little bit to find a calorie range that works well for you.
  • DebbieLyn63
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    http://www.cordianet.com/calculator.htm

    Here is a good site where you can calculate your BMR by using height and age, or by weight and BF%. If you don't know your BF%, I am 5'6" and at 230 my BF% was almost 55%, so yours may be similar.
    A LBM (everything but fat) for the average 5'6" woman is between 100-110 lbs.
  • soehlerking
    soehlerking Posts: 589 Member
    5'4"--128lb--25%BF--1800cal/day to lose (not eating back exercise cals)--5-6 hours at the gym (between cardio and strength) each week. I honestly believe I could increase my calories, but since I'm also a little nervous about the IPOARM method, I tend to go lower than I should out of habit. But over the holidays, I plan to do 2200 most days. Woohoo!! :)
  • etoiles_argentees
    etoiles_argentees Posts: 2,827 Member
    maintenance at 100 pounds averages 1970. I've gained weight over the last several months eating approx 2500. Sedentary.
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Thanks everyone! This has been very helpful :) I'm going to give it a go... I think I'll increase a few hundred a week.. My metabolism is probably messed up. Is tho a good idea or should I just increase all at once?? Sorry to keep asking more questions lol
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    I upped mine by a few hundred from 1200 and it didn't affect me at all, still was losing but with some it can stall loss for a short time then drop.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    I went the lazy route and used the spreadsheet to do the calculations :)

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/717858-spreadsheet-bmr-tdee-and-deficit-calcs-macros-hrm
  • eyeshuh
    eyeshuh Posts: 333
    Thanks everyone! This has been very helpful :) I'm going to give it a go... I think I'll increase a few hundred a week.. My metabolism is probably messed up. Is tho a good idea or should I just increase all at once?? Sorry to keep asking more questions lol

    Seems like people usually increase a little each week until they are eating what they should be eating.*

    *When they start out too low and realize it.

    I am 5'3" 126, and I usually eat around 1800. I'll probably bump it up to 1900 now that I'm so close to my goal. :) Eat ze food!

    Edit: Oh, and that 1800 includes my light exercise (30DS and walking a bit). Once the winter stops plaguing me it'll be over 2000 with running.
  • mrsmustgetmuscles1
    mrsmustgetmuscles1 Posts: 57 Member
    5'3" 115 I try to net around 1450 so I usually end up eating 1700-1800. Still losing body fat with this.
  • tymberlynn2
    tymberlynn2 Posts: 4 Member
    So where do I find this road map thingy? I've been at approx 1200-1400 per day and haven't lost an ounce. I keep telling myself it'll drop soon, that I'm eating way healthier than before, but after a couple weeks of this, I'm frustrated. Its all i can do to not take it out on family (talk about it non-stop, which is the equivelant of taking it out on them).
  • norcal_yogi
    norcal_yogi Posts: 675 Member
    i eat anywhere from 1300-1800 depending on activity. maintaining at about 125#, 5'7"
  • sandradev1
    sandradev1 Posts: 786 Member
    So where do I find this road map thingy? I've been at approx 1200-1400 per day and haven't lost an ounce. I keep telling myself it'll drop soon, that I'm eating way healthier than before, but after a couple weeks of this, I'm frustrated. Its all i can do to not take it out on family (talk about it non-stop, which is the equivelant of taking it out on them).

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
  • SarahRea32
    SarahRea32 Posts: 167 Member
    I assume because you haven't mentioned it, that you are not breastfeeding? If you are don't forget that you may need a little extra because of that. I find around 1600 a day works well for me. I don't get so hungry that I end up having a binge and lose weight consistently. I do exercise 5-6x a weeks, which consists of 30min walk 4 days, 30min run 1 day and weights/circuits with some cardio included 4 days. My work however is very sedentary! Good luck :)
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    i eat 2700 cals/day to maintain current weight

    I am right around this ^^
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    1800-2500, depending on exercise, to maintain 126Ibs approx at 5'10.
    But only if I remain active, I have never worked out by experiment, what I would maintain on while sedentary. Might be a project for me at some point.

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