help please

Sheltie4me
Sheltie4me Posts: 21 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi this is my first real week . I have halfheartedly tried in the past but didn't stick with the site. I hate counting points so decided to
try calories instead which leads me to the question MFP gives me 1200 cal a day is this enough ? i am 196 5ft 6 help ? my diary
is open . I try to walk on treadmill everyday 45 min at 3.5 miles an hr and take the dog for a hour walk every day . Starting weight training and TRX next week

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  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    Not its not enough Change your goal from 2 lbs a week to 1 lb a week. With less than 50lbs to lose, 2lbs a week is too high of a goal Log your exercise and eat at least part of those calories back.
  • gpizzy
    gpizzy Posts: 171
    You're going to get a lot of "1200 calories is not enough" - I would recommend for a week, eat what you normally would, and track it. Figure out how many calories you are already eating. Then, subtract from that total 500 per day and you will start to lose weight. The more you lose, the more you subtract. Or, start at 1200 and work your way up from there if you're finding it isn't enough.
  • misslovalova7
    misslovalova7 Posts: 30
    Hi, mine calorie intake is the same, but I'm at 212. I thought that was too low as well, but I've read that it is normal for those, especially women, who are trying to lose weight. Are you feeling hungry often? If so, try to snack throughout the day. If those snacks don't help, then go ahead and try to up your calorie intake. Hope this helps. I saw that you lost some lbs :) Keep it up!
  • Sheltie4me
    Sheltie4me Posts: 21 Member
    Thank you I will try that . I wanted to start off on the right track and nice to meet you
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

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