Am I eating too little

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slartybart
slartybart Posts: 7
in Health and Weight Loss
June 28, 2013 9:22 am
hi guys and gals I am 98kgs and have dropped from 111kg in August last year I am aiming to lose a kg a week and my goal weight is 82 kg I am eating 1600 cals a day and I am using about 1200 a day through cycle traing about 80 mins a day plus I commute about 10 kms a day Is it ok to stay eating 1600 cals a day or do I need to increase calorie intake I feel ok just a bit tired Cheers Slartybart

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  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
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    Yes.
  • herblackwings39
    herblackwings39 Posts: 3,930 Member
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    If you got your goal from Myfitnesspal you should be eating back those calories that you burn exercising. Your weight loss deficit has already been taken to give you the 1600. You're giving your body around 400 calories to do everything it needs to do.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
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    Are you saying that you burn 1200 of the 1600 calories you eat everyday, and netting only 400? Or that you are netting 1600? Your diary is closed, so its hard to tell... Netting 400 is NOT enough.
  • rhall9058
    rhall9058 Posts: 270 Member
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    Are you saying that you burn 1200 of the 1600 calories you eat everyday, and netting only 400? Or that you are netting 1600? Your diary is closed, so its hard to tell... Netting 400 is NOT enough.

    ^^^THIS.

    Netting between 1200 and 1600 would be the plan, closer to 1500-1600 would be ideal!!
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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    You're a man who is only trying to lose 20ish lbs so you really need more calories. Eat back your exercise calories (at least most of them).
  • christinaghezzo
    christinaghezzo Posts: 3
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    Adult human beings need AT LEAST 800 net calories per day to maintain normal brain function. Anything after that is used to maintain your body, which is also a necessary thing, but please if you are going to continue with such a low number at least do not go under 800/day. :(
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,143 Member
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    Are you saying that you burn 1200 of the 1600 calories you eat everyday, and netting only 400? Or that you are netting 1600? Your diary is closed, so its hard to tell... Netting 400 is NOT enough.

    Agreed. Eat more or exercise less. :)
  • Ophidion
    Ophidion Posts: 2,065 Member
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    These links should help you understand how to achieve your goals in a healthy manner...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html

    A couple of alternate calculators to help you figure out your BMR/TDEE, some people find them a little more comprehensive than the MFP one...

    http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html

    http://www.globalrph.com/harris-benedict-equation.htm

    Lastly this group is invaluable for assistance, but please read the rules...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
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    ahhh yes..here we go!

    In...for the eat more debate...

    bring it!
  • taeliesyn
    taeliesyn Posts: 1,116 Member
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    Dude, I'm a guy as well and I'm aiming to net between 2000 and 2200 calories a day. I've been pretty good and I am loosing between 500g and 1kg a week when I do this.
    1600 is very likely too low for you, if it's 1600 gross and you're burning 1200+ a day, you definitely need to eat me.
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
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    Yes.

    not helpful but true.
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
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    Adult human beings need AT LEAST 800 net calories per day to maintain normal brain function. Anything after that is used to maintain your body, which is also a necessary thing, but please if you are going to continue with such a low number at least do not go under 800/day. :(

    you sure about that 800net calorie statement? I'd like to see an article.
  • LexiAtel
    LexiAtel Posts: 228 Member
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    I wonder how you are not feeling ill with eating so little (for the amount you do). I would probably be close to fainting if not already :)

    I hope you start eating more. I do feel you're eating too little.
  • Ophidion
    Ophidion Posts: 2,065 Member
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    Adult human beings need AT LEAST 800 net calories per day to maintain normal brain function. Anything after that is used to maintain your body, which is also a necessary thing, but please if you are going to continue with such a low number at least do not go under 800/day. :(
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  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
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    If you have to ask, you're probably not eating enough
  • cyclebummer
    cyclebummer Posts: 29
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    Lower your target to 0.5 kg/week. If all you did was lie in bed 24 hrs, you'd burn about 1200 cals. Normal daily routine runs that up to about 2000/day. If you burn off about 500/day with focused exercise, and stick to a 2000/day meal plan, you'll lose that 0.5 kg/week. No focused exercise, limit cals to 1500/day. Adjust cals needed to your age, weight, and activity level. Cheat occasionally.

    So, if you're eating less than about 1500 cals/day, then yes, you're eating too little for healthy weight loss, unless you're nearly bedridden, which you clearly aren't.

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