After a month of using ShapeUp Club (a terrible app!) i started using MFP, and am into my second week of tracking here. I first used MFP's projections of 1330 calories a day, I think, but then happened across the EM2WL group and thought I'd give this a try. I just want to check if what I have calculated sounds correct to someone more knowledgable than me.

I am training for a half marathon and so currently running about 22km/2.5 hours in total per week (will be getting up to 40km in a couple months). I also use the Nike Training Club app 3x a week for strength workouts, using skipping rope and dumbbells at home - I can't afford a gym! Also, I walk to work 40 mins a day most days.

I just spent my first day eating 2035 calories a day based on Scooby's Workshop calculator:
- body fat of 26.3 % (military calculation based on Dan's Road Map post)
- height 65 inches
- weight 162.4 pounds
- 30 y.o female
- 30/30/40 protein/fats/carbs.
- 3-5 hours a week of moderate exercise.

So my BMR is 1544 and my TDEE is 2394. Using a 15 per cent calorie reduction from the calculator at Scooby's Workshop, I'm eating 2035 calories a day and won't be eating back my exercise calories.

Does that sound like I've got it sorted out?

It was so difficult to eat that many calories today, and I ended up scrounging around for pure protein to make it up in the evening and definitely need to cut out the sugary snacks (my diary is open!) - but boy, do I feel better during the day! Interested to see if I lose any inches though!