what is your average calorie intake & weekly loss?
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1200 is good to loose weigh, but if u want to loose a little more each week you have to burn more calories, so the more you excersise, the more you will loose, but i dont recomend to ever go lower than 1200 calories a day and 30min excersise to start is good enough!!! GOOD LUCK
Thank you for the feedback, that's encouraging. I hope to start exercising soon. I've had health issues.0 -
Average intake: 1751 calories
Weekly loss: 0.9 lbs0 -
Average intake: 1751 calories
Weekly loss: 0.9 lbs
thank you, are you doing this with or without exercise?0 -
Average intake: 1751 calories
Weekly loss: 0.9 lbs
thank you, are you doing this with or without exercise?
That's with exercise. I lift weights 3 times a week, play racquetball for 2-2.5 hours once a week, and play tennis for 1-2 hours a week. Some weeks I'll do a 20-30 minute HIIT session on the treadmill. That's about it. When summer comes I'll be playing tennis 10-15 hours a week so the intake will have to go way up.
I go for a 500 calorie deficit every day. My average calorie burn per day, according to my Fitbit, is 2200. It's probably a little higher than that since it doesn't really log the lifting part.0 -
Gross intake is around 2,150 calories...net is around 1,890...lose 1/2 Lb to 1 Lb per week on average. I was losing 1 Lb per week consistently, but I think I'm slowing down with only 15 Lbs to go. I need to readjust my calcs since I've lost about 5 Lbs since my last adjustment. I'm also on a new medication that seems to have messed with my metabolism somewhat.0
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1) you accept that averages are what is meant by 2/week, and not expect a minimum of 2 every single week.
2) adjust your calories slowly down ward as you lose weight. About 50 calories less for every 5 - 10 pounds
If you are losing at 1600 there is no good reason to slash down to 1200.
I appreciate the feedback, all the info. helps me to make an informed plan as things progress.0 -
1200 is good to loose weigh, but if u want to loose a little more each week you have to burn more calories, so the more you excersise, the more you will loose, but i dont recomend to ever go lower than 1200 calories a day and 30min excersise to start is good enough!!! GOOD LUCK
Thank you for the feedback, that's encouraging. I hope to start exercising soon. I've had health issues.
Actually, you should net to 1,200...no less on any kind of consistent basis. This means you eat exercise calories back. This is as MFP intends.0 -
Gross intake is around 2,150 calories...net is around 1,890...lose 1/2 Lb to 1 Lb per week on average. I was losing 1 Lb per week consistently, but I think I'm slowing down with only 15 Lbs to go. I need to readjust my calcs since I've lost about 5 Lbs since my last adjustment. I'm also on a new medication that seems to have messed with my metabolism somewhat.
thank you, congrats on 15lbs to go....what is your total loss and what's worked best for you?0 -
Oh yeah, net calories. My net calories are around 1550 per day.
My BMR is about 1725, making "sedentary" TDEE about 2070. 2070 - 500 = 1550 or thereabouts.
MFP calculates my TDEE as 2068. Exercise is calculated by the Fitbit, and the MFP adds an exercise adjustment if Fitbit says I'm using more than 2068 calories.
So if my Fitbit says I'm going to have used 2270 calories for the day, and MFP expects 2068, MFP adds 2270-2068 = 202 exercise calories, bringing my calorie target up from 1550 to 1752.0 -
Oh yeah, net calories. My net calories are around 1550 per day.
My BMR is about 1725, making "sedentary" TDEE about 2070. 2070 - 500 = 1550 or thereabouts.
MFP calculates my TDEE as 2068. Exercise is calculated by the Fitbit, and the MFP adds an exercise adjustment if Fitbit says I'm using more than 2068 calories.
So if my Fitbit says I'm going to have used 2270 calories for the day, and MFP expects 2068, MFP adds 2270-2068 = 202 exercise calories, bringing my calorie target up from 1550 to 1752.
thank you, I'm going to have to do a bit more research to completely understand this, which is good, always trying to learn & improve.. ....but the bottom line for now i get is 1550.0 -
That's with exercise. I lift weights 3 times a week, play racquetball for 2-2.5 hours once a week, and play tennis for 1-2 hours a week. Some weeks I'll do a 20-30 minute HIIT session on the treadmill. That's about it. When summer comes I'll be playing tennis 10-15 hours a week so the intake will have to go way up.
I go for a 500 calorie deficit every day. My average calorie burn per day, according to my Fitbit, is 2200. It's probably a little higher than that since it doesn't really log the lifting part.
thank you, the details are really helpful. I've got a way to go before I get close to your level of exercise.0 -
Oh yeah, net calories. My net calories are around 1550 per day.
My BMR is about 1725, making "sedentary" TDEE about 2070. 2070 - 500 = 1550 or thereabouts.
MFP calculates my TDEE as 2068. Exercise is calculated by the Fitbit, and the MFP adds an exercise adjustment if Fitbit says I'm using more than 2068 calories.
So if my Fitbit says I'm going to have used 2270 calories for the day, and MFP expects 2068, MFP adds 2270-2068 = 202 exercise calories, bringing my calorie target up from 1550 to 1752.
thank you, I'm going to have to do a bit more research to completely understand this, which is good, always trying to learn & improve.. ....but the bottom line for now i get is 1550.
If you have any questions just ask.
My advice is this:
Get your BMR.
Multiply it by 1.2.
This is your sedentary TDEE. Subtract 20% from this number. Set your calorie goal to that number. Or subtract 500 if you're more than just a little overweight or comfortable pushing a slightly higher deficit.
Log vigorous exercise so that the calories burned are added on top of that calorie goal.
Done. That's it. It's that simple.0 -
I average right at 1500. My daily goal is set at 1770, but some days I just CANNOT eat that much. I use my weekly average rather than worry daily about cals. I seem to be losing 1-2 pounds a week. I don't eat back exercise calories, because at 1770, that's already figured in
thanks, have you been losing at this rate since the beginning? Do you exercise a lot?0 -
I'm waiting to hit the plateau like you're describing. Sounds like it happens to a lot of people. I just don't know how to deal with it when you can't really exercise. (I've had to overcome an exercise plateau and change things up exercise wise like choosing different exercises, etc.) It does make sense you'd want to maybe lower your calories but I don't know. Maybe start a new post with the title - Hit a plateau, can't exercise for health reasons, need your ideas!
That's a good idea, thanks so much0 -
I'm in maintenance, but, with my calories set at the level I have them, according to MFP I should be GAINING weight, but I'm not. I've been at maintenance since last August. My goal weight was 140. I generally weigh somewhere between 137-141, but mostly stay right around 137-138. I did a report for the last 90 days. I average between 1850-2500 calories per day. I am 5'5" tall and have hypothyroidism. I work out 3 days per week and my calories are "set" at 1900.0
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If you have any questions just ask.
My advice is this:
Get your BMR.
Multiply it by 1.2.
This is your sedentary TDEE. Subtract 20% from this number. Set your calorie goal to that number. Or subtract 500 if you're more than just a little overweight or comfortable pushing a slightly higher deficit.
Log vigorous exercise so that the calories burned are added on top of that calorie goal.
Done. That's it. It's that simple.
You're awesome ~ thank you! I'm going to get my pen & paper & calculator out now
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2500 calories and 1 lb per week. If I could eat more I would, lol
So you're eating 2500 calories per day and losing 1 lb a week? Are you doing a lot of exercise? What are your weight loss "tools"?
I have a desk job and I workout 1 hour a day (I do beachbodies Les Mills Combat). In all fairness, I am a 5'11, 30yr old male that weights 192 lbs. So in generally, my average TDEE is 3000 calories a day. But most active women I know cut at 1700-2100 calories. If you exercise, you need to eat more otherwise your weight loss will consists of muscle and fat instead of just muscle. So don't get too impressive by quick weight loss if you care about being fit. Besides, when you maintain your muscle, you need to lose less weight to get a fit body.0 -
I am a 5'11, 30yr old male that weights 1920 lbs.
Impressive.0 -
I am a 5'11, 30yr old male that weights 1920 lbs.
Impressive.
I have no clue where you got that from...
ninja mod edit, lol0 -
I'm in maintenance, but, with my calories set at the level I have them, according to MFP I should be GAINING weight, but I'm not. I've been at maintenance since last August. My goal weight was 140. I generally weigh somewhere between 137-141, but mostly stay right around 137-138. I did a report for the last 90 days. I average between 1850-2500 calories per day. I am 5'5" tall and have hypothyroidism. I work out 3 days per week and my calories are "set" at 1900.
thank you, that's encouraging. your metabolism is definately working for you!0 -
I am a 5'11, 30yr old male that weights 1920 lbs.
Impressive.
I have no clue where you got that from...
ninja mod edit, lol
Haha. Sneaky sneaky.0 -
When I was losing, I worked out 6 days per week, only about 30-45 minutes per day. It took a lot of work to get my metabolism to work for me, as my hypothyroidism tells it to work AGAINST me. :happy: Muscle burns more calories, even at rest, than fat does. :flowerforyou:I'm in maintenance, but, with my calories set at the level I have them, according to MFP I should be GAINING weight, but I'm not. I've been at maintenance since last August. My goal weight was 140. I generally weigh somewhere between 137-141, but mostly stay right around 137-138. I did a report for the last 90 days. I average between 1850-2500 calories per day. I am 5'5" tall and have hypothyroidism. I work out 3 days per week and my calories are "set" at 1900.
thank you, that's encouraging. your metabolism is definately working for you!0 -
I eat my TDEE - 20% = 1025 c per day. If I go over this I gain weight. Do what works for you.0
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I try and stay around 1,200-1,400. Losing 0-1.2lb a week. Although my weight has went up and down the same 4lb the past 6 months.
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MFP tells me to eat 1340 per day to lose an average of 2 per week... Im eating about 1340 per day and still gaining weight....
I am so unmotivated and discouraged, its beyond stupid!0 -
When I was losing, I worked out 6 days per week, only about 30-45 minutes per day. It took a lot of work to get my metabolism to work for me, as my hypothyroidism tells it to work AGAINST me. :happy: Muscle burns more calories, even at rest, than fat does. :flowerforyou:
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thanks, that's good to know, as I've got exhausted adrenals and haven't yet started exercising. I'm looking forward to making some muscle to help me.0 -
I workout 6 days a week with Turbofire, averaging around 450cal per day that I exercise. I eat 1500 cal a day, but I haven't weighed myself weekly, so I don't know my weekly loss. I'm just trying not to become glued to the scale. 0
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id say pretty ewasyly since there are 3 days left and my weekly burn so far is 2400i eat 1500 to 1600 , and i burn around 2700 and i average around 2 lbs a week. Ill never eat below 1500
you burn 2700 per week, i'm assuming? how do you burn that amount?0 -
Looking at my report for the last 90 days, my "net" calories are around 1400, with a .5 lb per week loss (average)...which is right in line with what I have my goals set at. However, these numbers are in no way linear, which is why I pretty much ignore what the scale says day-to-day, and just pay attention to the month-by-month trend. I'm actually much more consistent with losing inches than I am pounds, so I'm okay with that too.0
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MFP tells me to eat 1340 per day to lose an average of 2 per week... Im eating about 1340 per day and still gaining weight....
I am so unmotivated and discouraged, its beyond stupid!
I'm sorry. I know it can be so discouraging, but don't give up, as you will definately gain gain gain if you do. What's been working for me to sort of get my head in the right place was to start "adding" food in to my diet and sort of ignore the calories (in the beginning).
By adding in fruits & veges ( i'm juicing) your body starts getting the nutrients it's been starving for (ie: cravings for junk food) and stops telling you you're hungry all the time. I ate what I wanted, as long as I had aprox 5 to 8 servings of fruits & veges ...easiest for me to incorporate that by doing a juice or juice smoothie. The beauty is, that you start craving healthier foods naturally as the process goes along. It worked for me as it took me out of the "diet" mentality ...of "deprive deprive" and frees you up to not have to
"think". I am now counting calories to gauge what I'm taking in, etc.... and see if this helps things along. I think "switching things up" every so often can help you move through a plateau or help discover what works best for your life style & body constitution....just some thoughts...I'm still on the journey and still on a plateau as well. I just know that being discouraged and giving up has gotten me
only more discouragement and weight. Hope this helps0
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