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IIFYM Calculator

xoariellexo22
xoariellexo22 Posts: 17
edited February 26 in Health and Weight Loss
Can any one help me figure out my calories and macors using the IIFYM Calculator at http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/

I'm 24 years old female 5'9

CW: 175 lbs BMI: 28.9%
GW: 150 BMI: 22%

I work out 5x a week and want a 15% fat loss here is my calculations do they seem right?

Calories: 1886
Carbs: 249.5
Protein: 116.8
Fat: 46.7
Fiber: 30-38

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  • LaneB89
    LaneB89 Posts: 93 Member
    Is it 28.9 BMI, or 28.9% body fat? The two are very different. I ask because you wrote "BMI" and then gave a percentage. Actual BMI is not a percentage, so I'm not sure if you confused it with body fat %.
  • GothyFaery
    GothyFaery Posts: 762 Member
    I've never been a fan of that one. I feel it's a little high. I'm sure there will be a lot of people who will disagree but I also know a lot of people who feel that calculator is on the higher side. I prefer this one http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ but that's just me.
  • perseverance14
    perseverance14 Posts: 1,364 Member
    I get 1730 for 15% deficit on IIFYM, same number Scooby gives me. I don't see any difference in the calculation, depends on what you put for body fat # I guess, if you don't have a good idea what that is, use Scooby's.
  • RyanG2106
    RyanG2106 Posts: 29
    I'd say your carbs look a little high and fats a little low.
  • xoariellexo22
    xoariellexo22 Posts: 17
    Sorry newbie here I got the bmi and body fat percentage confused. I used scoobys workshop I put 175lbs 1 to 3 hours of light exercise 15% calorie reduction 40% carbs 30% fat 30% protein and gave me 1894 calories does that sound about right?
  • JoeCampbell85
    JoeCampbell85 Posts: 140
    I think it's a good place to start. Remember, dieting is trial and error. Give it a month. See how it works and adjust from there.
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