Setting daily calories help

kjd10489
kjd10489 Posts: 6
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been reading some things that say that you shouldn't be eating below your bmr or your metabolism could stall, but to loose two pounds a week I should be about 300 calories below my bmr. Should I just settle for one pound a week? Which is 200 calories above my bmr?

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  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    Settle for a pound per week. It will take longer to get there, but your body will look better in the long run. Plus, it will be easier to stick with a calorie goal that has you eating more.
  • MPageFitness
    MPageFitness Posts: 1 Member
    So, my husband signed up to My Fitness Pal with his trainer and was told to stick with the daily food calories set out for you by the program; meaning don't fluctuate the amount you eat with your exercise. I have been doing this and losing about 1-2 lbs per week. Hope this helps! ;o)
  • CristinaL1983
    CristinaL1983 Posts: 1,119 Member
    Eating below your BMR will not stall your weight loss or cause your metabolism to crash. For some people, eating to lose 1 lb per week is easier (less cravings etc..) and for some losing 2 lbs per week is easier. It is a personal preference thing.

    I have read a ton of studies and if you want, I can hunt up some links but until you get to your essential body fat, you are not going to see a metabolic slow down (especially if you incorporate strength training and appropriate levels of protein).

    I have mine set to lose 2 lbs per week (which recommends 1200 calories) and have averaged 3 lbs/week for about 3 months. I had my BF% checked and found out my LBM had gone up 2 lbs (which means I have gained a little bit of muscle, not lost) which is what about a dozen studies have said will happen.

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