How many calories do i need to lose a few pounds?

annban12131
annban12131 Posts: 3
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi.
I am 19 years old, 5:4 and weight 8st 10. I know this is an ideal weight for my height but I have been 8.7 stone before and I was happiest at this weight.I want to be around 8st 5 ideally
I go to the gym around 3-4 times a week, taking part in a class or having a cardio session. I also tend to eat 1200-1400 calories per day.
However I can't seem to shift the last few pounds. Can anyone please help me, I burn around 300-350 calories at the gym, and would like to lose 1.5/2 pounds per week, therefore how many calories should I be eating to safely lose weight.
Also My weight seems to carry in my hips/bum, as my measurements are 34,26,36.
I'd like to look like celebrities such as hayden panettiere, mila kunis, etc
Thanks for any replies :) xx

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  • init2fitit
    init2fitit Posts: 168 Member
    You really don't have enough extra body fat to justify losing 1.5/2 lbs a week.
    Doing so would probably have you set at a VLCD which is generally unhealthy.

    At best you could lose .5lbs a week.
    Aim for that.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal,
    If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal,
    If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal,
    If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal, and
    If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal.


    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1105036-article-on-flexible-dieting-by-armi-legge?page=1#posts-17068746


    For more information about fitness and nutrition, I highly suggest checking out and joining this group. Make sure to read all the stickies:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    To clarify you are 5'4 and trying to get to a 117lbs and currently are 121lbs?

    I think you are at a good weight right now. If it is body composition you are concerned about, I'd recommend eating at maintenance and focusing more on strength training.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    To clarify you are 5'4 and trying to get to a 117lbs and currently are 121lbs?

    I think you are at a good weight right now. If it is body composition you are concerned about, I'd recommend eating at maintenance and focusing more on strength training.

    Every word of this. Picking up a lot of pounds does more than dropping a few pounds. :wink:

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  • wahmx3
    wahmx3 Posts: 633 Member
    You don't have much fat to lose...really focus on strength training and tone up your body, it will make a much bigger difference rather than focusing on the scale.
    Hi.
    I am 19 years old, 5:4 and weight 8st 10. I know this is an ideal weight for my height but I have been 8.7 stone before and I was happiest at this weight.I want to be around 8st 5 ideally
    I go to the gym around 3-4 times a week, taking part in a class or having a cardio session. I also tend to eat 1200-1400 calories per day.
    However I can't seem to shift the last few pounds. Can anyone please help me, I burn around 300-350 calories at the gym, and would like to lose 1.5/2 pounds per week, therefore how many calories should I be eating to safely lose weight.
    Also My weight seems to carry in my hips/bum, as my measurements are 34,26,36.
    I'd like to look like celebrities such as hayden panettiere, mila kunis, etc
    Thanks for any replies :) xx

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