How much Calories should I take?

kitman123
kitman123 Posts: 1 Member
edited February 12 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all,

I am a 34 yr-old female, 5"5, weight 220lbs. I started with 230lbs and lose about 10lbs in 2 weeks time. I have been eating abt 900-1200 calories per day and work out everyday, about an hr. Tuesday and Thursday I will do zumba dancing twice (2hr daily). My concern now is how much calories should I eat to make sure my body is fueled up to burn more fat?

I used a TDEE calculator online and my TDEE number is 2785 and my BMR is 1701.
Should I keep doing what I am doing now and expect to see more weight drop? Or I should eat more?

Thanks for the advice!

Kitman

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  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Put your information into MFP, set your goal, and then log your food/exercise properly. The site will give you a goal and adjust as needed. No need to over think it.


    I'm not gonna get all "eat more" or lecture you but I'm someone else will be along soon.
  • navyrigger46
    navyrigger46 Posts: 1,301 Member
    You need to eat more, based on those numbers 2100-2200 calories a day. TDEE-20% is good to go, eating below BMR is not.

    Rigger
  • Supertact
    Supertact Posts: 466 Member
    Where are you taking them? To the zoo? Park?
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,499 Member
    You should not be eating below your BMR. Calculate your TDEE number - 20%, and make that your calorie goal. Stop eating only 900-1200 calories per day, you're going to screw up your metabolism.
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    Put your information into MFP, set your goal, and then log your food/exercise properly. The site will give you a goal and adjust as needed. No need to over think it.
    ^^^This.

    Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-Sexypants
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