What is your daily calorie allowance?

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  • HappyElizabeth
    HappyElizabeth Posts: 231 Member
    I have no set allowance, I eat based on exercise and hunger level. On average, I eat between 1700-2100 calories per day. I average about 500-800 exercise calories burned per day (7 days/week). I'm 42 years old, 5 foot 7 and a half, and weigh 163. I do not deprive myself at all and have found that I lose more weight by keeping a small deficit, not a huge one.
  • fitfreakymom
    fitfreakymom Posts: 1,400 Member
    5'7

    39

    155-160 lbs

    and my caloric intake is depending my workouts like today I am burning around 1000 cal so I will be eating around 1400 to 1500 cal today.
  • cheshire29
    cheshire29 Posts: 48
    I am 5'10" with a SW of 240 and a CW of 197. I have a pretty active lifestyle both at work and in my free time. I currently have my cals set to 2100 and do not log exercise. I have been doing 2 cross fit sessions, 3 runs, 1 swim, and weight lifting throughout the week but I do not log any of my exercise. I just recently upped my cals from 1800 as I was physically shrinking but not losing weight. I am back on track with both, yet eating more. I try to eat as much protein a day as I can and limit sugar (just gave up soda after realizing how many calories I was sacrificing each day to it and how horrible it is in the long run). As long as I'm not gaining I'm going to reassess my calories every 4 months. I had been on 1800 since I started over a year ago but had not lost more than 5 lbs in the last 6 months.
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    5'7", female, 25. Computer job where I sit on my butt all day.

    SW: 165
    CW: 152
    GW: 135

    I eat 1500 cals a day. I work out for 45 minutes 3-4 times a week, combination of strength and cardio. I eat back my exercise calories.

    So far - been losing a pound a week! Yay!
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    5'3", start weight 143, current weight 139, goal weight 122. Avg. rate of loss so far a little over 1lb per week.

    I stay around 1600 Cals. Desk job, No real cardio exercise (will add in once I'm back in my house, but I've got an additional 1hr. commute both ways right now). I do take the stairs and take a 10min walking break when I can. I do heavy, slow lifting for 30min once a week and have for over a year, so have a good amount of muscle.
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    5'0"
    female
    heaviest weight: 169
    starting MFP weight: 163
    current weight: 151 lbs

    My activity level is somewhere between lightly active and moderately active depending on how I spend my afternoons aside from the gym.
    I'm set at 1550. I figure if I stay between 1550-1700, I'm good. I'm losing very slowly but I figure that's the best way. (though I do get impatient sometimes) I don't log as consistently or as accurately as I should anymore, but I think I have a pretty good grasp on what is acceptable.
  • amyk225
    amyk225 Posts: 154
    2000 cals a day im 5ft7 ,126 pounds,weight training 3 times a week ,cardio 4 times a week,:)
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    Mine is 1750. It's not a huge deficit, but I'm slowly losing the weight. I'm also eating more like someone who isn't dieting since my allowance is closer to maintenance, so I'm really going with the lifestyle change thing.
  • flyingwrite
    flyingwrite Posts: 264
    2100 Calories

    I exercise six days a week: 3 days running, 3 days weight training, 1 day swimming, and Yoga thrown in for good measure. Sunday is a complete day of rest for me.

    Height: 5'7"
    Weight: 178#
    Age: 31
    female

    Sometimes 2100 is enough and sometimes it isn't. I try to listen to my body. If it's a craving, I ignore it. If I'm legitimately hungry because I worked out harder that day, then, I eat more.
  • kayaksara
    kayaksara Posts: 157 Member
    43 years old
    female
    5' 1" and small frame
    CW 144
    GW 115
    I eat 1200 calories most days. My job doesn't require a lot of movment. Run around all night with the kids. If I exercise I will bump it up to no more than 1400. I generally lose no more than 1 lb per week.
  • atb0821
    atb0821 Posts: 458 Member
    5'4"
    CW 130
    GW 120
    1700 a day--not eating exercise calories back
    I do Insanity and some other forms of cardio/strength training 3-6 times a week
  • ClementineGeorg
    ClementineGeorg Posts: 505 Member
    I'm a 24 years old, 5'7'' woman.

    Started here at 210 lbs and now I have just reached 175 lbs (meaning from 95 kg to a little under 80 now).

    I have a desk job, but I am pretty active in rest, I always have been walking a lot, mostly using stairs, I am always doing something around the house... I get bored from just sitting... I can't even watch movies because after 15-20 minutes I totally have to do something. :laugh:

    I try to do workouts at least 2 hours a week.

    Now I am eating around 1750 calorie per day + some more from my workouts (well, not all).

    I love eating, I'm not a big athlete working out an hour every day... but this is my way. I may not have lost as much as other people around here, but I have been quite constant in losing 1 lbs / week (sometimes more, sometimes less, sometimes none, but it all averages at 1 lbs / week). But I know myself and I would probebly could not sustain a bigger deficit / a more athletic lifestyle. It's just me.
  • russianbabe83
    russianbabe83 Posts: 9 Member
    I'm a dietetic tech and what we learned at school is that women should not take no less than 1200 cal/day. I usually take it 1600 but i'm trying to gain my muscle back, i'm 5'4 and currently 154lbs (goal is to be 145 all muscle)
  • mrsmarit
    mrsmarit Posts: 229 Member
    Thank you all so much for this info! It's clear that my calories are way too low at 1200. I'm upping it to 1400 this week to see where that takes me. After that, maybe I'll try 1600. My BMR says 1900! I feel like thats way too many.

    We'll see!

    Loving the input!

    Make sure you are getting enough protein. I reset my macro for 30% protein and found I was less hungry but wasn't going over calories.


    Also stay at your new number for I think it's 4-6 weeks before changing it again to see how your body adjusts.
  • lbdc05
    lbdc05 Posts: 32 Member
    1370 calories a day. I will eat more, depending on my calorie expenditure.
    I currently weigh 116 pounds and I'm around 5'7".
    I work out 7 days a week. I do cardio 5x a week for a minimum of 30 minutes. I lift weights 3x a week (monday-chest and back, wednesday-arms and back, friday legs) And everyday that I weight train, I work on my abs. And, then two days a week I do yoga (I consider these my rest days and typically I do this every Sunday and Thursday)

    At this point I'm not exactly trying to lose weight, I really want to tone up and lower my body fat percentage. I gained a pound last week, and I'm not at all upset about it. :smile:
  • haanmom
    haanmom Posts: 90 Member
    5'10
    Starting 178lbs
    Currently 163lbs
    Goal 160lbs

    Calorie goal: 1875/day, everyday

    I workout about 5 days a week. 2 30 minutes HIIT sessions with a personal trainer and training for a half marathon (2 30-45 min runs per week + a long run of 1-2 hours)

    I'm a stay at home mom so I'm active throughout the day but nothing too strenuous. I also coach softball in the spring.
  • CMGoodie
    CMGoodie Posts: 93 Member
    I'm 46, 5'6 and in perimenopause (yes this will affect your weight loss and fat distribution)

    SW: 185
    CW: 173
    GW: 145 to 135
    1200 Calories
    Workout: 5-6 dw
    I lose an average 1.5 to 2lbs per week.

    I alternate workout cycles....Cardio, strength etc. My cheat day is Saturday (1500-1600 calorie limit) and rest on Sunday.
    On some days I will combine cardio and strength together or throw in a long leisurely walk to keep my mind clear.

    I will eat my deficit to keep my metabolism going if I'm hungry, if not...I will add to my cheat day.

    I am a grazer, so I always keep carrots, celery or cucumbers to munch on, and for the chocolate fixes.....Mini candy bars.
  • HannahJDiaz25
    HannahJDiaz25 Posts: 329 Member
    Hi!:flowerforyou:
    I am 5'8 and I weigh 135.
    I currently eat about 1400 calories a day, I aim for less and slightly over estimate my calories if unsure. i do not eat back my exercise calories right now.
    I do an intense boot camp style work out three times a week and I do yoga, bike riding and elliptical machine on my off days.
    I have actually not lost much weight, but I am SO much more toned and the fat is disappearing, so I know its just muscle gain.
    I I will reach my ten pound lost goal in about 5 months, but I think I will look like a lost a whole lot more then that.
  • chelseybennett1
    chelseybennett1 Posts: 275 Member
    I'm 5'8" and sedentary. I have a desk job. I eat at 1550 calories and eat back my exercise calories. I've been wearing a bodymedia fit and found out I burn about 2100 calories a day and after I subtract 20% of that its about 1550 depending on the day.
  • avatrx
    avatrx Posts: 52
    age: 59
    TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) at my age and energy level = 2310 per website http://www.quickbmr.com/what-is-tdee.html#
    BMR: 1490
    SW: 183
    CW: 179
    GW: 155

    calories consumed: I try to stay at 1200, but often don't quite get there.

    Work out doing zumba gold or leslie sansone walks (1 or 2 miles depending on time) - 3-5 times per week, plus do additional 1 mile walk whenever possible.
    average step count - 5-7K per day.
  • Adelegervais
    Adelegervais Posts: 10 Member
    Look up the Harris Benedict Equation and that will give you the most accurate calorie count.

    http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/
  • jolene_ca
    jolene_ca Posts: 91 Member
    5'7" 25 year old female. I weigh 159. I eat 1290 calories a day. right now I have an annoying medical issue preventing my usual workout. (running) When I am able to work out I eat back anywhere from 33-50% of my earned exercise cals.
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
    ...your body will go into starvation mode, store fat to give you energy for the lack of eating, this too happens if you skip meals.

    no. you don't go into starvation mode if you skip meals. feel free to eat, or not eat, whenever you want, just stay under your caloric goal. In fact, some people prefer not to eat all day and get the bulk of their calories in the evening and they do just fine.
  • Spindigo1
    Spindigo1 Posts: 123 Member
    1700. I end up eating between 1500 and 1900 typically. I don't eat back my exercise calories and I work out 4-7 days a week (3 of which are heavy lifting). I'm 5'1, 136lbs and aiming to be at 125-130lbs (getting close!).
  • kmcgrath1
    kmcgrath1 Posts: 175 Member
    This question is mainly for women! I was wondering what your daily calorie goal is. Also, please include your height, how much you work out, and, if you're comfortable, how much you weigh.

    I think I'm eating too few calories but I'd like to see what others are doing!

    Thanks ladies!

    My daily calorie goal is 1380 try to keep between (1200-1400) calories daily. Although it is quite impossible for me to keep it at 1200 I'm starving.

    Height - 5'3"
    Workout - 1-2x daily including running and combat fitness classes.
    CW - 163.6
    GW - 145.0
  • awaywego1
    awaywego1 Posts: 5 Member
    CW-133
    GW-121

    I'm 5 2" and Female.
    I dont exercise regularly due to health problems, i have a very sedentary job (sitting), i do try to walk a little at weekends. I've been on 1200 for the past 2 weeks, i don't think its working for me, today i feel terrible-no energy, heavy limbs etc. I'm going to put my cals up a bit and see what happens.
  • kathymhardy
    kathymhardy Posts: 267 Member
    I calculated mine using this calculator from funeralformyfat! Forgot what her MFP name is but here's her tumblr and direct link to the calculator!

    http://funeralformyfat.tumblr.com/eatingenough

    Mine is around 1400 with no exercise. When I work out, I eat extra calories that equals the amount that I burnt. Mine is set to lose about 0.5-1kg per week! I don't feel hungry all the time with this calorie goal and still manage to lose some weight (when i do stick to it :/ )

    According to that link I should be eating 1251 calories per day (which includes light exercise). MFP says 1200 plus exercise. I do around 20 minutes every day on my exercise bike, which is around 120. So 120 plus 1200 equals 1320. Not much difference I suppose.

    There are so many links giving different calculations it's very hard deciding which one is right!
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    I calculated mine using this calculator from funeralformyfat! Forgot what her MFP name is but here's her tumblr and direct link to the calculator!

    http://funeralformyfat.tumblr.com/eatingenough

    Mine is around 1400 with no exercise. When I work out, I eat extra calories that equals the amount that I burnt. Mine is set to lose about 0.5-1kg per week! I don't feel hungry all the time with this calorie goal and still manage to lose some weight (when i do stick to it :/ )

    According to that link I should be eating 1251 calories per day (which includes light exercise). MFP says 1200 plus exercise. I do around 20 minutes every day on my exercise bike, which is around 120. So 120 plus 1200 equals 1320. Not much difference I suppose.

    There are so many links giving different calculations it's very hard deciding which one is right!

    Eat an average of all the different calculations.
  • hannahpark3r
    hannahpark3r Posts: 50 Member
    I'm at 1500. Every calculator I've ever done says I should be eating around 1800-1900 to lose, but I'm not comfortable with that.
    I'm 5'3 and last I weighed myself I was at 198. Goal weight around 120.
  • Silvervixen79
    Silvervixen79 Posts: 116 Member
    Im 5'4, have an office job which means I am sat for up to 10 hours of the day.. so aim to keep my calories at about 900 per day.

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