Maintenance calories question

cbfliz
cbfliz Posts: 33 Member
edited January 2 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello All

I joined MFP about 3 months ago in order to shift a little excess weight that had crept on over the last year. I'm happy to say that I have just hit my goal weight so I'm now looking at moving to maintenance.

As I understand, from what I've read on here, a 500 calorie deficit per day will amount to approx. 1lb of weight loss in a week.

I have calculated that over the last 11 weeks my average daily calories has been 1,387 and I have also lost on average around 1lb a week. (I think I probably under estimated my activity level when I set things up as I put myself as sedentary and to lose just 1/2 lb per week).

Anyway, am I correct in thinking that if I add 500 cals to my averaged 1,387 that the resulting figure would be my level for maintenance? I haven't included any exercise calories in these equations as I do not have a regular routine - I would take those in to consideration as and when I need to.

Hope this isn't a daft question, it's just I'm not sure if I'm overlooking something blindingly obvious :tongue:

Thanks

Liz

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  • cbfliz
    cbfliz Posts: 33 Member
    Bump!

    Anyone able to help me out here or did I already answer my own question? :smile:

    Thanks

    Liz
  • Vailara
    Vailara Posts: 2,476 Member
    That makes sense. You can adjust your goals on MFP to maintenance too, under settings. http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ has a calculator which will give you an idea. For me, it's much lower than expected (which is probably how I got fat in the first place).
  • lisab0864
    lisab0864 Posts: 154
    You answered your own question........ You'll probably be in the 1800 calorie range for maintenance. Just keep an eye on your weight and make adjustments accordingly!!!!
  • cbfliz
    cbfliz Posts: 33 Member
    Cheers guys! Appreciate your replies :flowerforyou:

    Liz
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    while it's not an exact science, that's a good starting point. I'd give that a month or so, then re-evaluate and adjust accordingly.
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