Considering upping calories

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Changeisachoice
Changeisachoice Posts: 63 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Sedentary 33 yo 5'7"Female
SW 224.5
CW 205
GW 175

according to Scooby's Workshop- BMR is: 1700 calories. TDEE is: 2041calories

Looking for a little guidence. I started using MFP again the end of March. My original goal set me at 1200 calories and I lost 20 lbs rather quickly. I upped my goal to 1500 about 2 weeks ago because I have been doing the C25K program.I have gained a pound so far which I understand is my body adjusting to the increased calories and should even out soon but 1500 is still below my BMR. I feel like I should increase my goal to at least my BMR and not eat back my exercise calories. Is that too much of an increase in such a short time? How long can I expect to gain before losing again? any advise is appreciated.

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  • leahartmann
    leahartmann Posts: 415
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    I went from 1200 to 1800 (my final goal is 1900 calories) by increasing the intake of calories with 50 per week. I did not gain anything.
  • Changeisachoice
    Changeisachoice Posts: 63 Member
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    Thank you for the response. I wasnt sure if I should do a big jump at once or spread it out over time. The better option may be what you did. Perhaps since the intensity of my workouts are increasing it will offset any gains.

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