Starvification

thefitmess

I recently upped my activity, and have found myself to be starving! I didn't track well in December but managed without gaining any real weight. Now that I'm back on track and working out better and adding weights I am constantly hungry. I don't know exactly how many calories I'm burning, but 1300 calories just doesn't seem to be enough. How much should I up it? I'm going to try adding 250 more daily but I'm terrified of gaining. I'm 5'6 and at 198-197. My goal is to lose a pound to one and a half a pounds a week, I went from basically sitting around to being moderately active. Opinions? You can look at my diary, but my eating isn't the best but its better than some I've seen.

pastryari

Saturday and Sunday are the only fully logged days. You are hungry. You have remaining calories on both days. The answer should be obvious here.

ChristyRunStarr

Saturday and Sunday are the only fully logged days. You are hungry. You have remaining calories on both days. The answer should be obvious here.

I agree with this....How do you know what your calorie goal is-did you check out helloitsdan's post yet? (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12) How are you getting the number you're burning if you're not really sure-a HRM would help so you know.

thefitmess

I have other days towards the beginning of December and some days I logged on paper but not here. I just switched my goal due to my increased activity to 1420 from I think 1230. So, although it looks terribly bad and as if I haven't ate anything its far better than it seems. I only recently discovered myfitnesspal has a phone app, so its really made all the difference. Also, to be honest I have no clue what I'm doing. So, please don't think too harshly.

thefitmess

Had I searched I would have found it easily. Thank you!!! That is amazing and I will try to revamp my diet ideas tonight.