1200 cals BMR but still losing

andrianami

Hello all,

I am not a fan of numbers but being new to this maintenance phase. I am trying to be as careful as possible.
While I was loosing weight, I ate around 980 cals (even on workout days) Terrible I know.

I managed to increase to 1200 cals on NON WORKOUT DAY. Amen !
It has been a week. But the scale is still tipping down.

I really want to maintain the weight I am in.
My BMR is calculated at 1150 cals. So why am I still loosing weight?

Can anyone give me advice?
I have to maintain my weight BTW because my body fat percentage is quite low. Not GOOD

But not to worry my BMI is fine. WEIRD I know

Numbers: 49 kg for 150cm and 25 years old Female

Any advice would really help.
))

Overboard_Eater

BMR = basal metabolic rate i.e. how many calories you need if you laid on the couch all day long.
TDEE = Total Daily Expenditure i.e. your BMR plus all the things you do during the day like eating, walking, getting dressed, taking a shower, working, etc.
Exercise Calories = the amount you burn when you do more than your average TDEE

I would say that unless you are below 5feet tall your TDEE is much higher than your BMR, and then you are adding in exercise.

You have 2 options;
1. eat more - healthy fats will not make you fat. Add some avocados or nuts to your diet. Low-fat greek yogurt with some fruit, etc.
2. eat the same amount but lay on the couch all day

There are a tons of websites that will calculate your TDEE. If you start to eat more your weight may in fact increase but the stress your body has been under with this extreme calorie deficit will be lighten and you will start to feel better.

Your body is more than a number on a scale. Treat it well!

TavistockToad

you need to eat your TDEE to maintain your weight, not your BMR!

its probably something upwards of NET 1800 cals.

andrianami

Hahaha
I am actually laughing at myself !!!
I am so glad I asked this question. I had no idea about TDEE. That sounds stupid. But I am new at this and being so focused on Loss Loss Loss. I am finding it a little challenging to transition to STABLE STABLE STABLE (with little ups and downs, I expect).

Anyway, so for sure my TDEE is more than just 1200 cals.

Thanks you all for your treasured advice.
)))

BMR = basal metabolic rate i.e. how many calories you need if you laid on the couch all day long.
TDEE = Total Daily Expenditure i.e. your BMR plus all the things you do during the day like eating, walking, getting dressed, taking a shower, working, etc.
Exercise Calories = the amount you burn when you do more than your average TDEE

I would say that unless you are below 5feet tall your TDEE is much higher than your BMR, and then you are adding in exercise.

You have 2 options;
1. eat more - healthy fats will not make you fat. Add some avocados or nuts to your diet. Low-fat greek yogurt with some fruit, etc.
2. eat the same amount but lay on the couch all day

There are a tons of websites that will calculate your TDEE. If you start to eat more your weight may in fact increase but the stress your body has been under with this extreme calorie deficit will be lighten and you will start to feel better.

Your body is more than a number on a scale. Treat it well!

andrianami

Thank you !!! it is much much clearer now. I am reaaaaalllly GLAD I asked

)))

you need to eat your TDEE to maintain your weight, not your BMR!

its probably something upwards of NET 1800 cals.

andrianami

MFPs

I found this online: I have no idea how reliable it is but I guess I can use it as an indication
http://www.doyoueven.com/tdee/

I calculated my TDEE and it says 1843 cals for today. I worked out this morning. Woooowww
that is a lot of cals hey