How many calories do you eat each day?

hna84

Just curious to see how many calories people are normally taking in. And how active are you? Thanks! :-)

970Mikaela1

2500-3500 thru thanksgiving and Christmas now 1800 as im on damage control. Then back to 2000 in a week or two:)im lazy

keenjogger

hi
i am trying to eat 1400 calories a day... eating clean food. trying to exercise 5 to 6 times a week. either a run or strength training.
hope this helps

jhner

MFP allows me 1730 per day (to lose .5lb/wk). I usually exercise 30-45 minutes at least 4-5 days a week. This usualy gives me 150-200 extra calories of which I almost always eat back some.

LetsMakeupXtina

1200-1500, just depending on my day, how I feel, and whether or not I work out.

keenjogger

hi
i am trying to eat 1400 calories a day... eating clean food. trying to exercise 5 to 6 times a week. either a run or strength training.
hope this helps

mills101

When im focused 1400-1500

annette_15

1200-1400, im 5'1, 120lbs, getting pretty close to my goal so gonna start upping it again when I get to 115 or so . Very sedentary lifestyle, work out anywhere from 2-6 hrs a week

Sarahsue94

MFP is set at 1530 which I am like a lot better than what I used to do. I used to eat about 1200 which is too low. 1530 allows me to pick foods that are healthier, even if they have some extra calories. I try to exercise everyday and don't eat back any of the calories I burn

Lalouse

My nutritionist told me between 1300 to 1500 and I'm sticking to that! I'm usually in the 1400.

I usually exercise several days a week, 30-60 minutes, but have not been doing as much because of the holiday season, the terrible weather, and a recent injury (orthopedist said I have to rest 2 more weeks). At least I'm sticking to the healthy food and calorie deficit!

If I work out, I eat back my work out calories until I have a net of 1300.

NaomiJFoster

1500 if I don't exercise that day. 1700-1800 if I do exercise that day.

MysticRealm

I try to eat about 1500. I haven't been as on the job this last month as I should have been (especially now around Christmas, and we won't even celebrate Christmas till January 4-6 which drags it out so much!!) but I will be back on it on days I am not at my family's place, and immediately after we celebrate our Christmas. I haven't exercised as much as I would like either but I want to hit the gym 4-6 days a week.

dizy17

1650 per MFP and I work out 5-6 times a week.

sm1zzle

It varies. I like to stay around 1500.

theryan244

3450 calories... 850 lbs. 849 muscle.

lilteeraw

im 5'3 18 and weigh 112 lbs.
i eat anywhere between 1300 calories-1900 calories.
it depends on how hard i have worked out or how hungry i am.
i hike everyday burning around 500-600 calories within the day.
& i do some strength training.

lorenzoinlr

1,700-2,500 depending upon exercise targeting a loss of 1 lb per week. Looking forward to adding 500 calories when I reach maintenance.

twinmom430

I have MFP set up for me to lose 2 lbs a week, so I only get 1210, it's a struggle...and I walk at least 3 miles a day.....with a full time job and twin 3 year olds, I don't have time for much else.

SLRamirez2012

Usually about 1,500, on a normal day when I don't do too much, and I am moderately active.. on hard workout days, that can go up to 2,100 or more.

Oh and I'm 5'8" and weight 135lbs, with a body fat of 14.9%.

BigDnSW

Per my physician and nutritionalist, 1300-1500 a day...but healthy cals as this is about good nutrition as well for me. I have mobility issues, so I exercise when I can as often as I can...mostly walking, light weights from a chair, and my recumbent bike. I also like to chase my good looking wife of 33+ years around the house

honkytonks85

1980, maintenance

es2189

I've just moved into maintenance mode, but before that, I was eating about 1900 calories a day. I'm 5'10, 140 pounds and workout 5-6 days a week (burning between 250 and 500 calories).

sm1zzle

3450 calories... 850 lbs. 849 muscle.

This made me literally laugh out loud

darleyschroeder

1,350-2,100. I do low impact aerobics 5 days a week, 15-45 minutes-depending on the day.
I eat more on hungry days and less on not so hungry days.

BigDnSW

3450 calories... 850 lbs. 849 muscle.

This made me literally laugh out loud

Hellarious!

justme9717

my calorie goal is 1200 ...exceeded it by 600 calories or so in the past 2 days due to so much yummy christmas food around...but will recover it from today by exercising more and remaining under calorie goal.

Bobby__Clerici

I eat between 3000 and 4000 most days...and I exercise a bunch.
What I focus on are net calories. And I totally follow the MFP recommendations.
Whatever works for you.

KeriA

1800 is my calorie goal and I eat back some exercise calories. Usually exercise 1 hour a day 6 days a week but lately I have been working some active jobs so I am wearing a pedometer to get a read on my activity level. I have lost a pound a week in the last 3 weeks.

Castine12

I'm 5'0" and weigh about 110lbs.

I try to consume between 800-1200 per day with running 4 miles, which can burn just around 400 calories. My net calories consumed winds up being roughly 400-800. This may be bad, but I try to consume just enough to not starve myself.

suzanzale

I try for 1200 but sometimes don't make it. I sometimes go over a 100 to 300. Right now I am in stage 1 of the virgin diet.
I started this about a week ago but fel off the wagon and had some dairy and some wine so starting over today.

suzanzale

Responding to the poster who said she eats about 800 cal a day and exercises. When I do that my family is all over me. I try for 1200 and exercise by walking my dogs 2 x a day about 40 minutes each time and then adding some stationery bike riding to that about the/four times a week.