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Calorie goal

rmartin86
rmartin86 Posts: 4
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Trying to lose 30-40lbs in a few months Combined with running/walking 4-5 times a week is 1200 calories enough? Just seems really low...thanks!!

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  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    Trying to lose 30-40lbs in a few months Combined with running/walking 4-5 times a week is 1200 calories enough? Just seems really low...thanks!!
    No idea from the information available, what does the goal setting tool here put you on if you tell it you want to use 1 pound a week ? How active are you in your non-exercise life ?
  • rmartin86
    rmartin86 Posts: 4
    I was just using the app and it doesn't change no matter what I put lol

    I work in a call center so I'm not very active besides swimming/excercise.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    I was just using the app and it doesn't change no matter what I put lol
    I work in a call center so I'm not very active besides swimming/excercise.
    Well you could assume your BMR is about 1400, +20% for sitting around etc = 1680. Add on an average 200 cals a day for exercise = 1880. Take off 15% to give a weight loss = 1600 calories.

    Eat 1600 calories each day for a month. If you see a persistent weight increase take 200 off. Try that.

    With 30-40 lbs to lose you can supply lots of calories from your fat reserves to make the difference between what you eat and what you use.
  • rmartin86
    rmartin86 Posts: 4
    Thanks! Do you have any suggestions on things to eat that help you stay full longer?
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