Please Help! Don't know how much calories to eat!
Quasita
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There are a lot of conflicting pieces of information on here... So I figured I'd ask the masses for input. How many calories should a person like me eat?
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 449lbs
BF%: No idea
Body Type: Large frame, heavily muscled
I have a limited budget so I'm trying to determine my calories and ways to reach that goal. I typically do 5-7 sessions of 20+ minutes of cardio a week, lots of times getting up to an hour. In an hour, I average around 750 calories burned with cardio exercises.
˙ʎluo ʇuıod ɐ əʌoɹd oʇ sı ʇsod sıɥʇ ˙slɐuoıssəɟoɹd snoɹəɯnu ɥʇıʍ ʇısıʌ ʎlɹɐlnƃəɹ puɐ ʞuıl ʇıɟ ɐıpəɯʎpoq ɐ ɥʇıʍ əəpʇ ʎɯ pəuıɯɹəʇəp əʌɐɥ ʎllɐnʇɔɐ ı :ıʎɟ
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 449lbs
BF%: No idea
Body Type: Large frame, heavily muscled
I have a limited budget so I'm trying to determine my calories and ways to reach that goal. I typically do 5-7 sessions of 20+ minutes of cardio a week, lots of times getting up to an hour. In an hour, I average around 750 calories burned with cardio exercises.
˙ʎluo ʇuıod ɐ əʌoɹd oʇ sı ʇsod sıɥʇ ˙slɐuoıssəɟoɹd snoɹəɯnu ɥʇıʍ ʇısıʌ ʎlɹɐlnƃəɹ puɐ ʞuıl ʇıɟ ɐıpəɯʎpoq ɐ ɥʇıʍ əəpʇ ʎɯ pəuıɯɹəʇəp əʌɐɥ ʎllɐnʇɔɐ ı :ıʎɟ
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*Bump*0
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˙ʎluo ʇuıod ɐ əʌoɹd oʇ sı ʇsod sıɥʇ ˙slɐuoıssəɟoɹd snoɹəɯnu ɥʇıʍ ʇısıʌ ʎlɹɐlnƃəɹ puɐ ʞuıl ʇıɟ ɐıpəɯʎpoq ɐ ɥʇıʍ əəpʇ ʎɯ pəuıɯɹəʇəp əʌɐɥ ʎllɐnʇɔɐ ı :ıʎɟ
I'm curious, what point are you trying to prove, and have you done it?0 -
There are a lot of conflicting pieces of information on here... So I figured I'd ask the masses for input. How many calories should a person like me eat?
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 449lbs
BF%: No idea
Body Type: Large frame, heavily muscled0 -
˙ʎluo ʇuıod ɐ əʌoɹd oʇ sı ʇsod sıɥʇ ˙slɐuoıssəɟoɹd snoɹəɯnu ɥʇıʍ ʇısıʌ ʎlɹɐlnƃəɹ puɐ ʞuıl ʇıɟ ɐıpəɯʎpoq ɐ ɥʇıʍ əəpʇ ʎɯ pəuıɯɹəʇəp əʌɐɥ ʎllɐnʇɔɐ ı :ıʎɟ
I'm curious, what point are you trying to prove, and have you done it?
I'm curious myself...0 -
i dont get your post... your asking for people to take the time and "help" you, but then you say you are only trying to prove a point? what point would that be?0
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Can I suggest a basal Metabolic Rate calculator. Here you enter your target (lets use short term target if you are going from 445lbs to say 300. I enter my age, TARGET WEIGHT, height, sex (M/F), and activity level. I set activity level at 0%. This will give you your required calories to reach said weight. From there, I add calories burned during exercise to total consumed for a net sum of how much I can eat each day.
Hope this helps.
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Your BMR is 3486 on this site, so why not try 1000 less!
http://walking.about.com/cs/calories/l/blcalcalc.htm0 -
Your BMR is 3486 on this site, so why not try 1000 less!
http://walking.about.com/cs/calories/l/blcalcalc.htm0 -
MEH0
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WTF!!!!!!0
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I'm thinking this is a Troll post..could be wrong...0
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Why don't you try myfitnesspal you enter your details, choose how much weight you want to lose a week and it gives you a daily calorie allowance!0
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I'm thinking this is a Troll post..could be wrong...
Me too.0 -
you're kidding, right?0
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I'm thinking this is a Troll post..could be wrong...
Yuuuuppp!
On that note, I suggest something netting well below your BMR for an extended period of time...yeah, that ought to do it.0 -
There are a lot of conflicting pieces of information on here... So I figured I'd ask the masses for input. How many calories should a person like me eat?
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 449lbs
BF%: No idea
Body Type: Large frame, heavily muscled
˙ʎluo ʇuıod ɐ əʌoɹd oʇ sı ʇsod sıɥʇ ˙slɐuoıssəɟoɹd snoɹəɯnu ɥʇıʍ ʇısıʌ ʎlɹɐlnƃəɹ puɐ ʞuıl ʇıɟ ɐıpəɯʎpoq ɐ ɥʇıʍ əəpʇ ʎɯ pəuıɯɹəʇəp əʌɐɥ ʎllɐnʇɔɐ ı :ıʎɟ
That depends on what you're trying to accomplish. Other than your stats, and a cutesy little message about trying to prove a point, you've pretty much given us bupkis to work with here.
Are you looking to lose weight? Consider starting with 85% of your TDEE, since you know what it is, and adjust accordingly. If you're already under a doctor's supervision, then stick with your treatment plan, since you're already consulting a professional.
Are you looking to become a Sumo wrestler, or are a power lifter? Then you need to consider your goals and eat accordingly.
I'm not sure what you're trying to prove here.0 -
There are a lot of conflicting pieces of information on here... So I figured I'd ask the masses for input. How many calories should a person like me eat?
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 449lbs
BF%: No idea
Body Type: Large frame, heavily muscled
I have a limited budget so I'm trying to determine my calories and ways to reach that goal. I typically do 5-7 sessions of 20+ minutes of cardio a week, lots of times getting up to an hour. In an hour, I average around 750 calories burned with cardio exercises.
˙ʎluo ʇuıod ɐ əʌoɹd oʇ sı ʇsod sıɥʇ ˙slɐuoıssəɟoɹd snoɹəɯnu ɥʇıʍ ʇısıʌ ʎlɹɐlnƃəɹ puɐ ʞuıl ʇıɟ ɐıpəɯʎpoq ɐ ɥʇıʍ əəpʇ ʎɯ pəuıɯɹəʇəp əʌɐɥ ʎllɐnʇɔɐ ı :ıʎɟ
You're a whack job!0 -
I have only one question: HOW DID YOU TYPE UPSIDE-DOWN?!?0
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I'm seriously curious as to what people will have to say about the situation.
My stats are 100% true
My goal weight is 215.0
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