Calorie intake??

As long as you're above the minimum of 1200, I think you should be fine If your body is telling you to stop eating and you don't think it could be related to anything other than satiety, then stop eating!

Eat higher calorie items.. such as nuts and nut butters. Other than that I cannot help.

2610 sounds really high, unless you are working out a lot or training for something. You are able to change your calorie settings if you click under the "settings" tab.

You should probably aim for around 1500-1600 per day.

I figured out that occasionally you have to reset your calories as you lose. Just go to settings, and enter your current weight, then hit the update button (or whatever it is called). Also, I think if your body is telling you to stop eating, then don't eat. MFP is using guidelines that are healthy and current according to national standards, however, as long as you eat enough to sustain your resting metabolic rate, I think you are ok. Especially if you are eating a well balanced diet. At least that's my opinion. I am struggling to eat all my calories to, but I feel very energetic, and better than i have in years. So I really just do the best I can!

Since you have a lot of weight to lose, you have much more flexibility in how big your calorie deficit (how many calories more you burn in the day than you eat) can be. Try to eat at least 1200 or better yet 1400 calories a day of good quality food, knowing you could eat more and still lose weight. Because you have a lot to lose, you can afford a big deficit, but if you find yourself running out of energy or getting lethargic, eat more by incorporating some higher calorie healthy foods like unsalted almonds, avocado, and the like.

As you lose weight, you will have to be more careful with your calorie deficit. And as you approach your goal, you will have to raise your calories closer to what you need to maintain your weight and have less of a deficit each day.

My partner's weight loss diet is 2000 calories a day. He burns 3000. He's a bigger guy and pretty active (on his feet) all day. So, your goal is not unreasonably high.

My suggestion is to double check all your numbers (height/weight/activity level) and try what MFP suggests for at least 3 weeks. If you arent' losing or are gaining, then adjust your calories at that time.

Added: In order to meet your calorie goals, eat more nutrient dense foods. ALmonds, 2% milk, olive oil, cheese, lean beef, etc.

I love what you are doing as far as the 5-6 meals a day, that has been key for me. You need to listen to your body most importantly. Don't force calories in you that you dont think you need. Just make sure you are getting enough without going into starvation.

I'm in a similar situation as you.

6`3", 282lbs starting weight. My average calorie burn (BMR +life style+ Exercise) is about 3900 calories/day. So I could eat 3900 calories and maintain my weight theoretically.

I aim for 2400 calories per day, which would mean a 1500 calories deficit and 3lbs/week fat loss. In reality i lost 15lbs in 2months, a perfect rate in my opinion.

I eat 5-6 meals per day. 3 times 500 calorie meals + 3 times 300 calorie snacks makes up my 2400 calories.

All these woman are reinforcing your idea that 2600 calories is way to big, but for guys our size, 2600 calories is still creating a large deficit. That being said, if eating 2200 calories fills you up in a day, make that your objective. I have a feeling bigger guys can handle larger deficits. We need more calories becasue we are bigger, i don`t think it would be smart to go under 2000 calories.