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bekdavis
bekdavis Posts: 290 Member
edited January 9 in Social Groups
I am new to this group and still can't wrap my head around how many calories I should be eating. Any pearls of wisdom is greatly appreciated.

Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 190
Exercise: 5 days per week. 40-60 mins. Cardio, Strength Training

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  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    I am new to this group and still can't wrap my head around how many calories I should be eating. Any pearls of wisdom is greatly appreciated.

    Height: 5' 0"
    Weight: 190
    Exercise: 5 days per week. 40-60 mins. Cardio, Strength Training

    Moderately Active rounded down to nearest 100.

    Using Scooby as mentioned.
  • bekdavis
    bekdavis Posts: 290 Member
    OK. so based on Scooby's info. I should be eating 1813 calories per day. How do calories from exercise play into this number?

    Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) - 1462
    Daily calories to maintain weight (TDEE) - 2267
    Daily calories to lose weight - 1813
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    OK. so based on Scooby's info. I should be eating 1813 calories per day. How do calories from exercise play into this number?

    Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) - 1462
    Daily calories to maintain weight (TDEE) - 2267
    Daily calories to lose weight - 1813

    Exercise calories is part of the 2267, because you selected an activity level that includes yours.
  • HeidiHoMom
    HeidiHoMom Posts: 1,393 Member
    When you are eating this way you don't eat back exercise calories because if you selected your appropriate exercise level it should be accurate for what you need.

    If you have an unusually high burn day that you don't normally have, you only eat additional calories if your burn takes you below your BMR. Otherwise, just stick to eating the numbers that scooby site tells you to.
  • bekdavis
    bekdavis Posts: 290 Member
    When you are eating this way you don't eat back exercise calories because if you selected your appropriate exercise level it should be accurate for what you need.

    Thanks. Therefore, I should be eating: Daily calories to lose weight - 1813

    Is that Correct?
  • HeidiHoMom
    HeidiHoMom Posts: 1,393 Member
    When you are eating this way you don't eat back exercise calories because if you selected your appropriate exercise level it should be accurate for what you need.

    Thanks. Therefore, I should be eating: Daily calories to lose weight - 1813

    Is that Correct?

    Correct :)
  • bekdavis
    bekdavis Posts: 290 Member
    Thank you!!!
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