Help with calorie intake

CristinaAnne92
CristinaAnne92 Posts: 38
in Health and Weight Loss
Okay, so I recently gained 15lbs and I am trying to get them off because I'm just not comfortable.

I am having a hard time figuring out how many calories to eat a day, I am doing all these calculators and some give me 1232, and others give me 1500. I am 5'2 so weight shows a lot.

heres what I do.
Mon- 60mins of calisthenics
Tues.- a body pump class 60 mins
wed- cardio 60 mins
thurs- body pump 60 mins
fri- Zumba 60 mins
sat- 60 mins cardio
sun- I normally take off but if I don't I do 45 mins of cardio


I don't work out all 7 days A week, sometimes I do 6 sometimes I do 5.
I was just hoping for some insight and advice.

Thank you! :smile:

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  • CristinaAnne92
    CristinaAnne92 Posts: 38
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  • Astra250
    Astra250 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi there.

    You need to figure out your BMR. Here is the best calculator that I know of and I've helped many people lose fat with it.

    http://www.hussmanfitness.org/bmrcalc.htm

    The biggest factor in losing fat is creating a constant calorie deficit. It also helps to lift weights as the more muscle you have on your body, the higher your metabolism is.

    Good luck.
  • Dlacenere
    Dlacenere Posts: 198 Member
    A quick method to use is to use your weight x 12 to 13 to lose fat, your weight x 15-16 to maintain and your weight x 18-19 to gain.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Not to step on toes with calculators but I found that one posted above a bit cumbersome...although the compliment and greeting was nice. :)

    I really like scooby's workshop. In your case OP, for activity level, I would calculate 3-5 hours per week and 5-6 hours per week and figure out the average of the two since some weeks you do more than others. I'm the same way...most weeks I do 4-5 hours but this time of year I tend to be a lot more active on the weekends and can put in up to 8 hours in a week.

    http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/

    Also, since you don't have a ton of weight left to lose, I'd recommend a 10 or 15% reduction. 20% would be like setting your weight loss goal to 2 pounds per week here on MFP - it's just a bit too high of a goal for those with less to lose. Not to mention unhealthy and unsustainable.

    Good luck!
  • CristinaAnne92
    CristinaAnne92 Posts: 38
    Okay I am getting 1450-1480 so that's good :) thank you!
  • CristinaAnne92
    CristinaAnne92 Posts: 38
    Now scoobys work shop is telling me 1837 calories. Is this with exercise included ?
  • herblackwings39
    herblackwings39 Posts: 3,930 Member
    Now scoobys work shop is telling me 1837 calories. Is this with exercise included ?

    If 1837 is your TDEE - % then it includes your exercise so you don't eat those back.

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