Have been eating too little, now what?

aronao

Just worked out my BMR & TDEE and I've been eating about 400 cals too little (been eating less than my BMR). According to the advice on here, I should up my intake by 200 cals first for a week and not right up the full amount I should be eating. Is that right? I'm a little nervous about increasing my intake too much because I seem to gain weight so easily.

Would appreciate your advice.
My stats FYI
age 42
gender female
height 164cm
current weight 82kg

liz111006

I have this same problem! I went to see a nutritionist (its free for military spouses) and he told me to SLOWLY increase so you don't get sick. he told me to eat a light breakfast like yogurt (i don't usually east in the am) and to add in a snack between breakfast and lunch. so maybe try to apply the same idea to whenever you're numbers are low.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

Increase gradually. It can be scary at first but just realize that you need to give it time. You're likely to put on a little water weight when you first increase them, but that should level out.