physically active job and trying to lose?

Ambition00

...i work in the OR and whether i circulate or scrub i am on my feet almost 6.5 out 8hour days. I have a body bugg which i wear occasionally to see what im expending. On average im burning 2400... Per day...That's without exercise. The least ive burned on a work day is 2280ish...i burn less during the weekend..2000... Anyone else on here with an active job and looking to lose a few pounds or have successfully lost weight? If so are you also adding intentional exercise? Also i tried to change mfp to very active and then to maintain my weight to get a TDEE but the most i got was 1950... It would not go up more than that...btw im 5"2" with only 10lb to lose.

morticiamom

When I worked the hospital floor, I'd walk at least 5 miles a night, and then there was the turning and changing people, the making beds, etc. After twelve hours I was exhausted. It was the exhaustion, oddly enough that clued me in to the need for exercise. If your job is taking all your reserves, you need more reserves! Just be sure you eat enough calories to make up for it or you'll get run down and sick.

aliciab307

wow! I'm not expert but if you're trying to lose weight and already burn 2000 minimum per day, the minimum you should be taking in is 3500 calories.

That's 1500 calories<< possibly BMR + 2000 you burn daily.
I would assume that since you are already so active during work, you wouldn't need to add in any form of extra exercise, except weight lifting if you're interested in LBM. I'm sure others with knowledge could help you out

Ambition00

Bump!