Long days?

Mandino788
Mandino788 Posts: 226 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So I'm assuming the whole 1,200 calories or whatever a day is for a standard 14-16 hours long day...is there some way for me to be able to figure out how many calories is acceptable for a longer day, like 22 hours? I'm having 22 hour days about twice a week and its pretty hard to spread that many calories out over that long of a period of time.

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  • Melo1966
    Melo1966 Posts: 881 Member
    A day is 24 hours but if you are up and going for 22 hours straight then you definately need to eat more. Up your calories on those days especailly 1,200 is far too low for someone your age anyway.
  • Mandino788
    Mandino788 Posts: 226 Member
    It's so weird...I always hear 1,200 is good for weight loss but on here people always say different :( this whole thing is so confusing!

    I think I was around 1,800 or so yesterday, maybe a little more. I didn't track my "dinner"
  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    Ideally we are up 16 hours and sleep eight. I would then make sense that the calories are spread over a sixteen hour period. You are going probably an extra eight by the time you are two and from work and settled in for sleep. I would add another 800 on those days.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,409 Member
    1. 1200 is too low, even for a 14 hour day.

    2. Not sleeping is going to mess with your hormones and make it exceedingly difficult to lose weight. You need 7-8 hours of sleep to function properly.
  • Mandino788
    Mandino788 Posts: 226 Member
    1. 1200 is too low, even for a 14 hour day.

    2. Not sleeping is going to mess with your hormones and make it exceedingly difficult to lose weight. You need 7-8 hours of sleep to function properly.

    I wind up getting 8 hours, if not more, after those long days. I work midnights and on my Fridays I usually stay up after I normally go to bed to see my family for a bit

    And thanks everyone!
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    Do you have your settings at a 1 lb loss per week or a 2 lb loss per week? Set it to a 1 lb loss per week if it's not already.
  • Mandino788
    Mandino788 Posts: 226 Member
    It's set for 2
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Find your TDEE and go from there.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    If you want, check out this link by MFPer Heliotsdan - It'll give you a detailed walkthrough (with pictures even) on finding your TDEE and calculating what you should be eating.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

    Or for a different version to figure out your TDEE, as well as some great advice...check out:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833500-what-do-i-do-common-sense-cliff-notes

    Also, if you are worried about the calorie intake, I also suggest you read this thread that has numerous people who met their goals and are maintaining. Some for years and they also provide their calorie intake and how often they work out.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/816542-let-s-hear-it-for-maintainenance

    For more information about fitness and nutrition, I highly suggest checking out and joining this group: (Read all the stickies. It's great information to know.)
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress


    For info about your macros (proteins/fats/carbs) - check out this link. It will give you the formula to figure out your #s and also how to custom change them in MFP:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets


    For those eating below their BMR, not going to preach at you, but here's something you might want to look at:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/81391-starvation-mode-myths-and-science


    Yes, this is can all be overwhelming and complicated , but you are more than welcome to ask questions on the post.
    One of the things that I have found that has been one of the best methods for me to get fit is to understand fitness. To understand where all these figures, etc come from.

    The good thing is once you get the hang of it - it is something you'll be aware of constantly and you'll get a better understanding about your eating habits.

    So I HIGHLY suggest making the effort to take every chance to educate yourself. Even if you don't end up going with any of these methods, calculations, etc - at least you understand what they are, where others are coming from, and maybe they will still be able to help you figure out what is best for you.

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