Calorie goal confusion

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Cazzyxo
Cazzyxo Posts: 104 Member
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So I'm trying to lose a minimum of 10lbs more to get to my goal weight. I'm a midwife who's constantly on my feet at work for 12.5 hrs a day 3 day's at least a week. MFP recommended 1300 calories. My BMR however says 1460. My TDEE is around 1900 mark. I'm confused which to eat at to lose? I also try and fit in 2fast days (500-600kcals) a week. I am wanting to join a gym but at the moment I am out of exercise for the next 4weeks.

My stats are:
5ft7
136lbs
Age:23

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  • Carbcounteronly
    Carbcounteronly Posts: 27
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    Hi there!

    I would eat around 1500 - 1600 a day, especially if you are on your feet so much. Just make sure they are good full food choices and not empty calories. It's all about putting out more than you take in.
    I also wouldn't add in fast days - but that is just my opinion :-)

    All the best, and good luck!
    Jacqui
  • Cazzyxo
    Cazzyxo Posts: 104 Member
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    Thanks for the advice :) I will try upping it to 1500 as that's just over 20% of my TDEE
  • Cazzyxo
    Cazzyxo Posts: 104 Member
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    Bump

    Any other advice?
  • vegaspfmf
    vegaspfmf Posts: 40 Member
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    tdee-20%= healthy weight loss
  • Cazzyxo
    Cazzyxo Posts: 104 Member
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    Okay so I'll definitely up it to 1500 - scary. Especially when that MFP message pops up telling you you'll weigh this much in so many weeks!

    What carb, protein, fat ratio should it be?

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