How many calories do you eat a day?

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  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
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    I stopped focusing on calories. I have been on a whole foods only plan for the time being until I can heal from certain health fiascos. I have not counted a single calorie since I began this plan. In fact, I think I could eat my weight in the food that is allowed and still lose weight since it is mostly green veggies and lean chicken, fish, and eggs.
  • ami5000psu
    ami5000psu Posts: 391 Member
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    I started eating about 1500-1700 a day a week or so ago based on my TDEE-20%. I'm working on hitting 1700 more consistently and raising it a little more to 1800 depending on the results. I don't eat back exercise calories since it's worked into my TDEE. I haven't gained weight in doing so, so at least there's that.
  • kellijauch
    kellijauch Posts: 379 Member
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    It really is a personalized number. If you are satisfied, that's all the calories you need or else you'd be hungry. Listen to your body and eat healthy and clean. You'll be fine.
  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
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    I'm 5'6". I NET 1500-1600 a day, but I typically eat 1800-1900 a day because of exercise. I've lost about 6 pounds this month.
  • sexylonglegs
    sexylonglegs Posts: 278
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    1200-1300
  • MrsBobaFett
    MrsBobaFett Posts: 802 Member
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    I was eating 1100-1200 a day, lost 8lb, hit a plateau now I eat between 1400-1600 and I'm steadily losing 1lb a week
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
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    While I was losing weight, I averaged around 2000 calories a day. On maintenance, anywhere from 2200-2500. I lost 65 pounds and have been maintaining that loss for almost a year now.

    I'm female, 41, 5'8.5", 136 lbs, 21% body fat.
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
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    Gross intake -

    Inactive day - 1700 cals.
    Average day - 2200 cals.
    Exceptionally active day - 2700 cals.

    Consistently losing a pound a week, very happy, rarely hungry.
  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
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    Another thing, sometimes it is the quality of the calories you eat. You can have 1500 calories in a fast food diet, and 1500 in a very healthy unprocessed diet, and the weight loss or gain will surely differ.
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
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    On a normal day I eat anywhere for 700 to 1000 calories and day...... If you are eating good food thats still a ton of food.......I lose 1 to 2 pounds a week depending on the week......
    And your net last week was 190-500. This is not behavior to encourage in others.
  • Sweet_Gurl_Next_Door
    Sweet_Gurl_Next_Door Posts: 735 Member
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    I eat 1300-1400 calories. my cals are supposed to be 1709 calories according to scoobysworkshop but I always net between 1300-1400 calories. I eat 3 meals and 2 snacks sometimes 3 of them. i only eat when I am hungry. if I feel full and satisfied I just end my day with the calories I just consumed. there really isn't a magic number for calories. you just have to experiment and find what works for you. like the lady said listen to your body it will tell you what you need.
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
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    Another thing, sometimes it is the quality of the calories you eat. You can have 1500 calories in a fast food diet, and 1500 in a very healthy unprocessed diet, and the weight loss or gain will surely differ.

    I know several people who show this to be completely incorrect.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
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    2500 a day, inclusive of exercise - I go by TDEE

    Fairly active job (I'm on my feet all day) + strength training in the gym 4x a week.

    5'8, 144lbs. I've lost 9lbs so far in 11 weeks.
  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
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    Another thing, sometimes it is the quality of the calories you eat. You can have 1500 calories in a fast food diet, and 1500 in a very healthy unprocessed diet, and the weight loss or gain will surely differ.

    I know several people who show this to be completely incorrect.

    The world is not black and white. It is true for me. It may not be true for you. I could get into some long speech about HFCS and such, but I really don't think it's necessary.
  • zephtalah
    zephtalah Posts: 327 Member
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    I try to get at least 2000 in a day, but my goal is 2300. ( I am nursing twins though.)
  • emmymcq
    emmymcq Posts: 278 Member
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    1300-1400. And I eat back most of my exercise calories.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
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    Anywhere from 1500 to 3000.
  • rosettafaery
    rosettafaery Posts: 102 Member
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    I have been on around 1200 calories but have been feeling grouchy and hungry. I'm going to up it to around 1300-1400 and see if that helps.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
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    Another thing, sometimes it is the quality of the calories you eat. You can have 1500 calories in a fast food diet, and 1500 in a very healthy unprocessed diet, and the weight loss or gain will surely differ.

    I know several people who show this to be completely incorrect.

    The world is not black and white. It is true for me. It may not be true for you. I could get into some long speech about HFCS and such, but I really don't think it's necessary.

    It's really not necessary, because "calorie quality" (a term that has no definition, mind you) has nothing to do with weight loss or gain.
  • eggsmilkbread
    eggsmilkbread Posts: 184 Member
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    1500-2000 depends on how active I am throughout the day. I actually care about my metabolism. :-)

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