Am I eating to little?

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  • ajfc1971
    ajfc1971 Posts: 258 Member
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  • mimiyo1980
    mimiyo1980 Posts: 37 Member
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    Hello - thanks for the info on here. I have done all my calculations (based on the 'road map' guide) and think i am ready to commit to this. I had 50lbs to lose, i have lost 13lbs but nothing for the past few weeks and then I have upped to 1500-1700 this week, 3 x cardio and lifting a week, and have gained 1lb. I am thinking about setting it all on MFP and then just not weighing in for a month because i am starting to get stressed out that I am not making progress. Is a bit of weight gain in the begining normal? Should I give it a month to adjust? ANy suggestions welcome :0S
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
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    1. Find TDEE
    2. Subtract 20% and that's your calorie target

    This is what I do. TDEE - 20% = 1017 C. If I go over, I gain.

    My TDEE is 1991, so minus 20% is 1592. I generally eat around 1700 but then with exercise it brings it down to around 1500 marker, is this right, or should I eat at 1500 and not include the exercise cals? Thanks.

    Edit: to say my BMR says 1659. x
  • mimiyo1980
    mimiyo1980 Posts: 37 Member
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    1. Find TDEE
    2. Subtract 20% and that's your calorie target

    This is what I do. TDEE - 20% = 1017 C. If I go over, I gain.

    My TDEE is 1991, so minus 20% is 1592. I generally eat around 1700 but then with exercise it brings it down to around 1500 marker, is this right, or should I eat at 1500 and not include the exercise cals? Thanks. x

    Do either or. Either eat 1592 and eat exercise cals back or eat 1700 and dont. Don't do both.
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
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    1. Find TDEE
    2. Subtract 20% and that's your calorie target

    This is what I do. TDEE - 20% = 1017 C. If I go over, I gain.

    My TDEE is 1991, so minus 20% is 1592. I generally eat around 1700 but then with exercise it brings it down to around 1500 marker, is this right, or should I eat at 1500 and not include the exercise cals? Thanks. x

    Do either or. Either eat 1592 and eat exercise cals back or eat 1700 and dont. Don't do both.

    Thanks I've been eating at 1700 for the last couple of months and started incorporating weights, I'm trying to stick with this, as my weight is going up and down, but hoping the inches will come off. Kinda demoralising when your trying hard and the scales don't reflect it but hopefully the tape measure will. x
  • mimiyo1980
    mimiyo1980 Posts: 37 Member
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    1. Find TDEE
    2. Subtract 20% and that's your calorie target

    This is what I do. TDEE - 20% = 1017 C. If I go over, I gain.

    My TDEE is 1991, so minus 20% is 1592. I generally eat around 1700 but then with exercise it brings it down to around 1500 marker, is this right, or should I eat at 1500 and not include the exercise cals? Thanks. x

    Do either or. Either eat 1592 and eat exercise cals back or eat 1700 and dont. Don't do both.

    Thanks I've been eating at 1700 for the last couple of months and started incorporating weights, I'm trying to stick with this, as my weight is going up and down, but hoping the inches will come off. Kinda demoralising when your trying hard and the scales don't reflect it but hopefully the tape measure will. x

    Too true... i need to keep calm and carry on!
  • BaconMD
    BaconMD Posts: 1,165 Member
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    however the biggest loser contestants lose at an alarming rate and I'm sure the caloric intake is under 1700

    Here is a study I found interesting, especially considering TBL's Dr. Huizenga's name is on it.
    http://jcem.endojournals.org/content/early/2012/04/24/jc.2012-1444.abstract?papetoc

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