Should I up my calories?

jellebeandesigns
jellebeandesigns Posts: 347 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I don't have a hrm so I just go with MFPs calorie estimate. I am currently 137.2 down from 142.5 (ultimately 178) I am 5'2 and currently eat between 1500-1900 calories a day and thinking of upping to 2000 everyday no exercise recorded. I currently run 3.5 miles a day x 4 days a week and 6 miles one day a week as well as 30 ds and normal cleaning, park, walk to school/library/play dates/etc. my goal is 127 is 2000 too many?

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  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    Only you can decide that, but I am 5'1" with about 104 lbs of lean body mass and I don't get to eat that much to maintain. If you do it and lose weight then go for it. If you don't lose but gain, or simply don't lose over time then notch it down 100 calories and wait and see, you can always notch up and down with the calories. The bottom line is that if the scale trend is not down over time then you are not eating at enough of a calorie deficit to lose weight. The estimates here are just estimates, a ball park to start with, everyone is different but if females are the same height than you will find they are pretty close to the same. I actually have a higher BMR since my lean body mass is high for my height. You must experiment with your calories to find the true answer, and only YOU can decide your calories. Be leery of anyone telling you to go up or down unless they are your doctor.
  • FrugalMomsRock75
    FrugalMomsRock75 Posts: 698 Member
    http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/

    2000 sounds about right to me. ;)
  • j_kariss
    j_kariss Posts: 3 Member
    I don't think it's a matter of upping your calories but maybe adding in a variety as far as your workout. Running is great don't get me wrong your endurance is amazing. You should try weight lifting a few times a week. It's a great way to burn fat fat, tone, and lose weight :)
  • FrugalMomsRock75
    FrugalMomsRock75 Posts: 698 Member
    Only you can decide that, but I am 5'1" with about 104 lbs of lean body mass and I don't get to eat that much to maintain. If you do it and lose weight then go for it. If you don't lose but gain, or simply don't lose over time then notch it down 100 calories and wait and see, you can always notch up and down with the calories. The bottom line is that if the scale trend is not down over time then you are not eating at enough of a calorie deficit to lose weight. The estimates here are just estimates, a ball park to start with, everyone is different but if females are the same height than you will find they are pretty close to the same. I actually have a higher BMR since my lean body mass is high for my height. You must experiment with your calories to find the true answer, and only YOU can decide your calories. Be leery of anyone telling you to go up or down unless they are your doctor.

    You're also twice her age... which makes a difference.
  • jellebeandesigns
    jellebeandesigns Posts: 347 Member
    I don't think it's a matter of upping your calories but maybe adding in a variety as far as your workout. Running is great don't get me wrong your endurance is amazing. You should try weight lifting a few times a week. It's a great way to burn fat fat, tone, and lose weight :)

    I switch it up every 30 days :) running is consistent but this month is the 30 ds with heavier weights, last month was 30 minutes of weighted park work outs next month 2 sets body rock.

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