Am i under eating?

FlexibleDaniel · October 2013

I'm 18 years old male (growing teenager) 5ft 6 and 110 pounds, I have a small frame and quite active, i go to college 5 times a week and I'm allways on my feet, i walk around 8miles a day (16,000 steps) and I don't know how many calories to eat, I'm currently eating 1600 and around 45g of fat 100 protein and 180 carbs, I've been told i need atleast 2500-3000 for my activity level and bcuz im a growing teenage boy is this true?

FredDoyle · October 2013

Yes. You are under eating for your age and size. You need to fuel the machine.

FlexibleDaniel · October 2013

what and how much do i need to add?

determinedbutlazy · October 2013

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

Run your numbers for yourself, you definitely need to eat more.

TavistockToad · October 2013

what and how much do i need to add?

the figures from your OP are probably about right, 2500-3000 seeing as you're still growing

ETA, are you on MFP to try and lose weight?

kennie2 · October 2013

are you trying to lose weight or something?

MB_Positif · October 2013

Please clarify your goal. Obviously you indicate that you have a small frame, but if you are trying to maintain or gain some weight/muscle, you need to eat much more. And I hope that are not here to lose weight!

allaboutthecake · October 2013

At my guess cuz my kids are older, you should be hitting protein like it was going out of style. I add Cinnabun protein powder to my pancakes in the morning. I also eat steak, fish, hamburger. And I love making chocolate protein shakes instead of icecream. Nummy! For you I would add just about anything that fits your budget. Bring sandwiches in your backpack to snack on between classes. Do you access the gym at college? One great thing about college is you can use their stuff as a full-time student. :bigsmile: Am thinking more weights than cardio of course.

(Edited to add: try opening your diary. Better feedback if we can see what type macros you are hitting. )

Iron_Feline · October 2013

Do you think you will get different answers?

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1111865-is-my-fats-and-calories-to-low-worried

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1113183-am-i-eating-enough-to-maintain

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1111859-do-i-need-to-up-my-calories-and-fats

Stop posting the same question and EAT MORE. :noway:

determinedbutlazy · October 2013

Do you think you will get different answers?

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1111865-is-my-fats-and-calories-to-low-worried

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1113183-am-i-eating-enough-to-maintain

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1111859-do-i-need-to-up-my-calories-and-fats

Stop posting the same question and EAT MORE. :noway:

In light of these posts, I suggest OP see a doctor.

Am i under eating?

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