Help me PLZ :)

Getting_There78
Getting_There78 Posts: 12
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello, I'm a 22 year old female I workout 3-5 days a week and burn 300-600 calories at the moment (that I know of according to the machines) I do not have a job so I do sit around a lot at the moment. I workout for at least 1 hour a day maybe 2 and right now I'm eating 1200-1500 calories a day. Only thing I do really is walk at a high pace on the treadmill. I weigh 210 pounds at the moment and the reason why I'm telling you guys this is cause I need advice. Am I eating to little? Am I not working out enough? I eat 3 meals a day about 400 calories and snack to usually put my calories up higher. Suggestions?

I'm 5'6 btw!

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  • Pearsquared
    Pearsquared Posts: 1,656 Member
    What's your height? If you are my height (5'1'') I would say that it wouldn't hurt to eat a little bit more (in other words, to partially eat back your exercise calories), but it's just a recommendation. If you're closer to say, 5'8'' or so, I would definitely urge you to eat more because your body likely needs more calories that what you give it, on top of what you're burning.
  • Getting_There78
    Getting_There78 Posts: 12
    I'm 5'6 and thanks for the advice!
  • chad_phillips1123
    chad_phillips1123 Posts: 229 Member
    How long have you been dieting and exercising like that? Also what sorts of foods are making up your diet?
  • Getting_There78
    Getting_There78 Posts: 12
    Just for a month! My eating is down pat I feel ....I try to stay away from processed foods I do find myself eating a lean cuisine meal once a day sometimes 3 days a week. Meat wise I eat just fish and chicken for the most part and for side dishes usually broccoli,kale,sweet potato or brown rice :)
  • chad_phillips1123
    chad_phillips1123 Posts: 229 Member
    Depending on what your goals are, I would agree pearsquared to eat more. Focus on net calories (most articles I've read say for woman to get more than 1200) and maybe have a snack before and after your workouts (some protein and healthy carb).

    The only other 2 bits of advice I could offer is 1) pay attention to how you feel; if you're rundown, tired, etc., then eat a bit more. 2) try different caloric amounts and workouts each week and track the results; that way you can really see what gets the best results.
  • chandanista
    chandanista Posts: 986 Member
    I'm 5'7" and 28. I started in February with 1500 cal/day, at 210 pounds. Currently I eat 1500-1600, and that's net because I eat back my cardio calories. I would say your plan sounds sound, more calories wouldn't hurt. Are you doing any lifting or strength training as well? I urge you to incorporate some, if you aren't already.

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