NEED HELP! Proper Calorie Intake?

leholcomb · May 2013

Okay guys, I need help.

Since January I have lost 16 lbs by eating 1000 calories a day and exercising on avg 3-4 days a week. I am aware this is unhealthy and I do not need a lecture. Just need advice please.

I am interested in trying the 20% TDEE method and I am unsure of how many I should begin to consume a day. MFP always gives me the standard 1200 and I know that is probably not right.

Height: 5'3"
Weight: 125 lbs
Lifestyle: Sedentary (desk job)

I have reads lots of posts about BMR, TDEE, to eat or not to eat calories back, blah blah. Mainly just confused me. Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance.

leholcomb · May 2013

bump

3laine75 · May 2013

if you're doing TDEE - 20% don't eat back the cals. i'm doing 1200 and i eat them back - works out the same for me.

AlisonTheNerd · May 2013

Someone posted a pretty extensive discussion here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/931670-bmr-and-tdee-explained-for-those-needing-a-guide

I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for, but good luck!

goodtimezzzz · May 2013

yes it can be confusing! doing your numbers you should be eating 1770 a day...now the secret is to vary this 1700, 1400, 2000, 1200 etc. hope this helps:)
Kristian rocco

leholcomb · May 2013

Someone posted a pretty extensive discussion here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/931670-bmr-and-tdee-explained-for-those-needing-a-guide

I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for, but good luck!

Holy crap that looks like it will be a lot more easier to understand! I will read it tonight when I get off work and see what the verdict is. Thank you so much!

NEED HELP! Proper Calorie Intake?

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