calorie intake ???

LisaDec1969

Hi there I am still fairly new at this and I don't understand how to figure out my calorie intake. I am 5'6" and presently weigh 189 lbs. But I feel like I am STARVING all the time. Tried to figure out all the important stuff bmi cals etc ...don't get it any help would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance

PS I'm sure I am not mistaking this for thirst as I drink 7-8 500 ml of bottled water 2 coffee a day and 6 oz of milk

Jamcnair

according to fat2fit, your bmr is roughly 1585 and your lightly active tdee is 2179. So 20% from that is 1743. I would try eating about 1700 (without eating back exercise calories)

nczuczu

There is a website I like to go to: http://www.fitwatch.com/qkcalc/caloriedeficitcalculator.php. Based on the information you provided, for you if you are "lightly active", your total daily calorie needs are 2169. To lose weight, eat a deficit of this, any where from 15 - 30% less.

Calorie Deficit of 15%: 1844
Calorie Deficit of 20%: 1735
Calorie Deficit of 25%: 1627
Calorie Deficit of 30%: 1518

I would probably eat between 1520 - 1650.

Just my thoughts.

I recently went from 1270 (MFP suggested) to 1560 (by using this site and my TDEE). I have not regretted it and have continued to lose the weight.

LisaDec1969

Thank you for the info ...I have been doing the 1200 that MFP set for me no wonder I'm starving lol thanks again