Success by counting cal.'s alone?

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  • mbreed75
    mbreed75 Posts: 125 Member
    It would not be wise to consider how many calories other people are eating. Everybody's body has different needs. Either use the numbers that MFP has given you, or you could find out your BMR and TDEE using the Road Map which a lot of people on here are using instead to assess their calorie goal. The following link will explain and give calculators.


    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12


    Great link. Thank you!
  • mbreed75
    mbreed75 Posts: 125 Member
    Okay help me out. According to fat2fit my BMR is 2028, lightly active is 2548. Is 2548 my TDEE? MFP has set my calorie goal at 1930. Should i follow MFP or adjust my goal higher to 2548?
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Okay help me out. According to fat2fit my BMR is 2028, lightly active is 2548. Is 2548 my TDEE? MFP has set my calorie goal at 1930. Should i follow MFP or adjust my goal higher to 2548?


    OP can you PM me your stats plz?

    Age
    Height
    Weight
    Body fat% or waist measurement
    Occupation
    Workout routine

    Thx.
  • mbreed75
    mbreed75 Posts: 125 Member
    Sent, thanks!
  • SkimFlatWhite68
    SkimFlatWhite68 Posts: 1,254 Member
    I have similar issues myself over how much or how little to eat - was wondering if Dan can post the result/answer so I can see what calories you end up eating. Thanks and good luck :)

    Oh, and my input on the calories vs exercise question: Exercise is a must. You don't want to end up being skinny fat. Exercise increases all the good things. Weights will increase your bone density and ward off osteoperosis, increase lean body mass, raise your resting metabolism and help with posture and make you look fabulous, whereas cardio will burn fat but not necessarily give you the nice shape to go with it.

    Read "in place of a road map" and search eat more to lose weight, lots of good links!!

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