2050 Calories A DAY?!
abnerner
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So, I did some calculations with the Scooby's Calorie Calculator and it says I should be eating 2050 calories, A DAY! Holy cow! Could this possibly be right?
Stats:
5'0
SW: 227
CW: 194
LW: 187
GW: 175
UGW: 150ish
Stalled since November
Just finished 30DS, saw a difference but no pounds lost
Starting Ripped in 30 on Thursday
If this is the case and I need to be eating 2050 cals a day, any suggestions on getting that many calories a day? I'm used to 1410!
Stats:
5'0
SW: 227
CW: 194
LW: 187
GW: 175
UGW: 150ish
Stalled since November
Just finished 30DS, saw a difference but no pounds lost
Starting Ripped in 30 on Thursday
If this is the case and I need to be eating 2050 cals a day, any suggestions on getting that many calories a day? I'm used to 1410!
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So, I did some calculations with the Scooby's Calorie Calculator and it says I should be eating 2050 calories, A DAY! Holy cow! Could this possibly be right?
Stats:
5'0
SW: 227
CW: 194
LW: 187
GW: 175
UGW: 150ish
Stalled since November
Just finished 30DS, saw a difference but no pounds lost
Starting Ripped in 30 on Thursday
If this is the case and I need to be eating 2050 cals a day, any suggestions on getting that many calories a day? I'm used to 1410!
Sounds reasonable. Is that after a small reduction for weight loss, or is that your calculated TDEE?
As for getting in more food... how did you get over weight in the first place? Find a happy medium between that and what you've been doing at 1400.0 -
I'm 181lbs and my TDEE is about 2500 cals a day. I eat 1970.
It works.0 -
Thats...not actually a bad suggestion! Have a cheesey pizza slice and it'll add on another couple of hundred, right?0
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I eat 1995 a day; sounds right0
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The more you weigh, the more your body burns carrying it around and taking care of basic functions. Enjoy eating that much while you can.
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Sounds reasonable. Is that after a small reduction for weight loss, or is that your calculated TDEE?
As for getting in more food... how did you get over weight in the first place? Find a happy medium between that and what you've been doing at 1400.
This is with a 20% reduction....since I do have so many more lbs to lose0 -
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I eat between 2100-2300 calories a day, so that sounds right. Don't forget, using this method, you do not eat exercise calories back.0
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1800 a day minimum (after deduction to lose) and consistently losing. If I fall below that I stall quick as you can say "moar steak please". It's awesome cos you're not hungry and get to eat pie and look smug whilst those around me eat lettuce.
I'm 5'2, 130ish lbs, and go to the gym roughly 3 times a week.0 -
Thats...not actually a bad suggestion! Have a cheesey pizza slice and it'll add on another couple of hundred, right?
No.0 -
Thats...not actually a bad suggestion! Have a cheesey pizza slice and it'll add on another couple of hundred, right?
No.
Why not?0 -
If you are looking to add healthy calories good choices are avocado, roasted nuts, and peanut butter. All of these in moderation provide good sources of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.0
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Mine set to a 20% fat reduction says I need to eat 2289.... current weight is 198.6, I am 5'6".... work out 5 - 6 hours a week (running, zumba, and some toning).....
If this is possible why does MFP have me set at 1520 (of course adding back cals when I workout but still dont' think I get to 2200)...
I'm so confused.. is this why my weight lose is soooo slow... after doing 30Day Shred consistently 30 Days straight... only lost 2.6lbs and 5.25 inches... after C25K lost 5lbs and 6.25 inches... and I knwo that is good don't get me wrong but when you still have 50ish lbs to lose and inches to lose too you would think it would come off with all the working out I've been doing????0 -
Thats...not actually a bad suggestion! Have a cheesey pizza slice and it'll add on another couple of hundred, right?
No.
Why not?
See what Jason said above. Adding HEALTHY calories will help you reach your goals better than pizza. Of course we all splurge once in a while, but it's not a good general practice.0 -
I eat pizza and burgers all the time and I am still losing. I just don't eat them every day lol...once every week or two. And honestly, you can have healthy pizza...make it yourself.0
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Thats...not actually a bad suggestion! Have a cheesey pizza slice and it'll add on another couple of hundred, right?
No.
Why not?
I like pizza
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I eat pizza and burgers all the time and I am still losing. I just don't eat them every day lol...once every week or two. And honestly, you can have healthy pizza...make it yourself.
We do that at home already too, we make our own dough and pizzas usually weekly0 -
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If this is the case and I need to be eating 2050 cals a day, any suggestions on getting that many calories a day? I'm used to 1410!
Cut out any diet (low/reduced fat, low cal) foods you eat and switch to the regular versions. Add in more calorie dense foods such as nuts, seeds, their butters (peanut, almond, tahini), avacado, full fat dairy, eggs, even dark chocolate.0 -
Thats...not actually a bad suggestion! Have a cheesey pizza slice and it'll add on another couple of hundred, right?
No.
Why not?
See what Jason said above. Adding HEALTHY calories will help you reach your goals better than pizza. Of course we all splurge once in a while, but it's not a good general practice.
Lol.
Yes, we should all eat nutritious food that fuels our bodies. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with pizza -IIFYM.0 -
Add some healthy, high calorie foods to your routine. Yogurt, avocado, nuts, cheeses, etc.
Don't know how you are.. but "eating a little bit of whatever I want" would not work for me. Sugar and processed yumminess is like an addiction to me and I can not eat it in moderation. Plus crap food makes you feel like crap, in my opinion.
But if you can eat it in moderation and still feel great, then go for it.0 -
Is that 2050 to maintain your present weight? If so you need to reduce it by about 500 to lose 1 pound a week. That sounds about right to me. I am 5'4" and weigh 223. I am consuming 1300 average per day and still losing. I may reduce the daily intake at the end of the week after a visit to my dietitian.0
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Is that 2050 to maintain your present weight? If so you need to reduce it by about 500 to lose 1 pound a week. That sounds about right to me. I am 5'4" and weigh 223. I am consuming 1300 average per day and still losing. I may reduce the daily intake at the end of the week after a visit to my dietitian.
Nope, this is with a 20% calorie reduction (for fat loss).0 -
Quote:If you are looking to add healthy calories good choices are avocado, roasted nuts, and peanut butter. All of these in moderation provide good sources of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
I said about a cheesy pizza slice as a joke, but having said it, I'm now wondering why a decent pizza (homemade so you know what's in and on it) is 'bad' compared to peanut butter? Flour, butter, milk, cheese, tomatoes, vegetables on top seems pretty sensible to me.
Is cheese a bad fat and peanut and avocado good fats?
Not trolling, just curious! The person who said flat out 'no' wasn't very helpful and this is a good information source!0 -
healthy pizza is available in the freezer section at your grocery store. Ristorante or Dr. Oetker make thin crust light and tasty pizza's and according to the calories, you should be able to eat two slices along with a nice salad. Great meal and pizza satisfying.0
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Just for reference, I am 5'3, started with 164lb weight and had great results on 1,450 NET calories a day. I'm loosing way faster than MFP estimates.0
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Is that 2050 to maintain your present weight? If so you need to reduce it by about 500 to lose 1 pound a week. That sounds about right to me. I am 5'4" and weigh 223. I am consuming 1300 average per day and still losing. I may reduce the daily intake at the end of the week after a visit to my dietitian.
Please don't do that.
1300 is already very low. You seriously don't want to go lower or you could end up damanging your metabolism.
Read this:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/952996-level-obstacles-lose-weight-target-fat-easy0 -
Mine set to a 20% fat reduction says I need to eat 2289.... current weight is 198.6, I am 5'6".... work out 5 - 6 hours a week (running, zumba, and some toning).....
If this is possible why does MFP have me set at 1520 (of course adding back cals when I workout but still dont' think I get to 2200)...
I'm so confused.. is this why my weight lose is soooo slow... after doing 30Day Shred consistently 30 Days straight... only lost 2.6lbs and 5.25 inches... after C25K lost 5lbs and 6.25 inches... and I knwo that is good don't get me wrong but when you still have 50ish lbs to lose and inches to lose too you would think it would come off with all the working out I've been doing????
First of all, those are excellent results. Measurements are sooooo much more accurate than the scale. And yes, I would eat the higher calorie amount. Try to eat as healthy as you can and pay attention to your macros. If you want cake have it though. A lot of people follow the 'as long as it fits your macros' line of thinking where you eat what you want as long as it fits. You do a lot of activity and eating more will be good. Give it a try for about 6 weeks and see what happens. Don't give up until the end of the 6 weeks then tweak it if you need to. Don't forget to keep adjusting your calorie amount as you lose weight0 -
Quote:If you are looking to add healthy calories good choices are avocado, roasted nuts, and peanut butter. All of these in moderation provide good sources of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
I said about a cheesy pizza slice as a joke, but having said it, I'm now wondering why a decent pizza (homemade so you know what's in and on it) is 'bad' compared to peanut butter? Flour, butter, milk, cheese, tomatoes, vegetables on top seems pretty sensible to me.
Is cheese a bad fat and peanut and avocado good fats?
Not trolling, just curious! The person who said flat out 'no' wasn't very helpful and this is a good information source!
Cheese is a bad fat.. It's full of saturated fat.
Some cheeses like ricotta and feta are better than others. You can get half fat cheese but they don't taste as nice. A small amount of cheese is okay though I guess.0 -
Quote:If you are looking to add healthy calories good choices are avocado, roasted nuts, and peanut butter. All of these in moderation provide good sources of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
I said about a cheesy pizza slice as a joke, but having said it, I'm now wondering why a decent pizza (homemade so you know what's in and on it) is 'bad' compared to peanut butter? Flour, butter, milk, cheese, tomatoes, vegetables on top seems pretty sensible to me.
Is cheese a bad fat and peanut and avocado good fats?
Not trolling, just curious! The person who said flat out 'no' wasn't very helpful and this is a good information source!
There's nothing wrong with pizza.
Pizza has carbs (good for energy), protein and fats (in the cheese) which are good for muscles and organ function. A couple of slices of restaurant pizza will not ruin you.
IIFYM - If it fits in your macros
This means that you plan your day to meet your macro goals. I aim to hit my protein goal and fat goal every day. I do that by eating plenty of lean meats and healthy fats. Then, I fill in the day with whatever else - making sure to have plenty of fruits and veggies. If I can make a slice of pizza fit, why not? I'm not suggesting that someone go out and eat a large Pizza Hut pizza every day. But, if you can manage a slice or two along with a spinach salad, why not eat it?0 -
*sigh* so much poor advice in this thread.
OP, yes that number sounds reasonable. I get that it seems dramatically higher than what you're used to... but I'm assuming you're changing things up for a reason? Probably because something about your current approach isn't working?
As for eating more... eat whatever you want. If you want "clean" "whole" foods, fine. If you want pizza and burgers and ice cream, fine. If you want TV dinners, fine. Just hit that number and go from there. Weight loss happens regardless of the "quality" of your foods. If you have other health concerns, then let those dictate WHAT you eat. Weight loss should dictate HOW MUCH you eat.0
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