For all the girls/guys who talking about 1200 kcal max / day

LiftAllThePizzas

I am still wondering if there is something more to the"eat more to weigh less" idea. How much more does one eat? How long until this works? What type of calories are you eating more of? Protein? Fat? Carbs? What? If so many people say that this works, I would like to know how it works and why. It has never worked for me, but is that because it simply doesn't work for me? Or is it because I did not do it the right way? Really, do shed some non-sarcastic, non-condescending light here.

I'm no expert on EM2WL, but my understanding is that you eat between your BMR and TDEE. I dunno if they use a specific thing like 20% or what.

It is most effective when someone has too big a deficit. People tend to think if a deficit of X calories is good, then a decifit of 3 times X calories is 3 times as good. But it doesn't work that way. I think "eating more" works in those situations where people are trying to overdo it.

Django1977

Bumping this sometime 8-)

Have a nice day

Your Django

brit_ks_89

I only let myself back on MFP the other day. I had to ban myself because I freaked out if I DIDN'T get the 'you are eating too little' red message that pops up when you are under 1200.

So, I agree, 1200 is important. However, I still make sure I stay under 1300 because I am female, short and slim. It's all relative. I'm sure a large male would feel starving and ill on 1200 but it's actually plenty for me, I don't get hungry on it at all.

i am 5'2 female and i eat about 1500 a calories a day ..

nxd10

I'm a tall woman and as I've lost most of the weight I wanted to lose (and 10 pounds more than I ever expected to lose), MFP has cut me down from a comfortable 1370 to 1230. Those 140 calories are a big difference!

I eat back all my exercise calories - and sometimes take a walk just to have a snack if I'm hungry and want to stick to my goal.

On the other hand, I still have a few pounds left to lose and have slowed down to just a tad more than a pound a month at these calories. At some point I will finally hit maintenance (probably around my one year mark). But I honestly cannot imagine eating another 500 calories a day at this point. Even if I know it's just one big muffin!

One of the disadvantages of getting older (and why I had to join MFP) is that your metabolism slows with age. And it really does. Eating just a little more than I needed every day put two pounds a year on me every year after 40. Two pounds isn't a lot, but it's a lot over time.

I know I eat less now than I used to when I was young. But I sure don't burn it as fast.

1223345

I am still wondering if there is something more to the"eat more to weigh less" idea. How much more does one eat? How long until this works? What type of calories are you eating more of? Protein? Fat? Carbs? What? If so many people say that this works, I would like to know how it works and why. It has never worked for me, but is that because it simply doesn't work for me? Or is it because I did not do it the right way? Really, do shed some non-sarcastic, non-condescending light here.

I'm no expert on EM2WL, but my understanding is that you eat between your BMR and TDEE. I dunno if they use a specific thing like 20% or what.

It is most effective when someone has too big a deficit. People tend to think if a deficit of X calories is good, then a decifit of 3 times X calories is 3 times as good. But it doesn't work that way. I think "eating more" works in those situations where people are trying to overdo it.

Ahhh yes. I see. In that case, it may not be the best option for me. Not right now anyway.

da_bears10089

Yes..I'm new and uneducated about this so..... My calorie intake I have been given is 1560. Most days I do not eat that much. Close but not 1560. So...on the days I exercise I should eat more?

Example: Today I've eaten 1243 calories. I have burned 413 calories. So I need to eat 413 more calories at least?

If that's the case I won't be able to exercise because I can not eat that many calories.

I mean no disrespect with this question, but how in the world did you end up overweight and needing to lose weight if you are unable to eat ~1600 calories?

UH...THAT IS RUDE WHETHER YOU SAY SO OR NOT...how the heck did any of use get overweight....yes, it did not just happen..but I know that eating correct and healthy foods is much less calories than eating hamburgers and fries at 2800+ calories is a huge difference!!!

i understand the point that the poster was really trying to make. it wasn't a personal attack. I'm overweight so i obviously have no problem eating over my calorie allowance, because i did it for YEARS as did a lot of us. let's not be in denial about our abilities to eat. Lots of ways to increase your calories if you don't really want to eat more than you currently eat. Pass on the skim or low fat dairy. Go full fat. Avocados, nut butter, olive oil. Realize that just because you want to lose weight, it doesn't mean you have to adhere to a typical "diet". Cheeseburger it up!

mazdauk

I'm going to switch my calories to maintenance for a few days becaue I'm going away, but does anyone know how to override MFP's limits (i.e. manually adjust my calories back up to 1300)? I looked at the various options but while I think 1210 is a bit low I don't want to switch to the "lose 1/2lb a week" as I still want to lose 3/4lb plus - there's no in between option on MFP:grumble:

jellybaby84

I only let myself back on MFP the other day. I had to ban myself because I freaked out if I DIDN'T get the 'you are eating too little' red message that pops up when you are under 1200.

So, I agree, 1200 is important. However, I still make sure I stay under 1300 because I am female, short and slim. It's all relative. I'm sure a large male would feel starving and ill on 1200 but it's actually plenty for me, I don't get hungry on it at all.

i am 5'2 female and i eat about 1500 a calories a day ..

But, assuming your ticker is correct, you're about 100 pounds heavier than me so the extra calories needed make sense don't they? I think it's a combination of height and weight that affect how much energy you need.

Vickilyn1

I dont know if I did this right so that all the other posts are included but if not then...the posts about the the new girl not being able to meet calories and people talking about cheeseburgers is ME! First let me say I did not find jofjltneb6 rude at all. I understand what he was saying and I probably would have asked me the same question. I emailed him and now he knows but for all of you...before MFP yes I choose the burgers and fries, the extra cheese extra pepperoni pizzas, things deep fried, things cooked in grease. My choices could have easily added up to a mans full day in one meal. I now eat things baked, grilled or boiled. I eat salads with the 2 tblsp. of dressing instead of half the bottle. I eat my fruits and most of my veggies. I eat on smaller plates...yes that helps me. I measure everything at home and when we go out I deceide what Im eating before I leave and log it. I now eat to live instead of living to eat. Thank you for the suggestions of peanut buttler, avacado etc. to meet my goal numbers or to eat back my exercise. The input was greatly appreciated and will be used.

jofjltneb6...don't sweat it. I undrestood you perfectly and was not offened at all.

I edited because I got his name wrong...sorry!