Question about calorie counting.

shadow2soul wrote: »

whinebag wrote: »

juggernaut1974 wrote: »

whinebag wrote: »

I lost most of my weight prior to this app,and I have increased some around 12 to 1300 at the moment would you think,according to the app if I stay between 12 to 1500 which is the low for any male would I be good,I should mention I'm a painter I work in 90 plus degree heat all year long and move a lot.

No

You should in no way, under any circumstances eat less than 1500 as a young male.

The fact you have an active job would indicate you probably should be eating quite a bit more.

What is your current height and weight?

I am 6" 238 to 239lbs.

Okay here's what I get for you:

BMR (calories burnt at rest if you did nothing all day....not even getting up to use the bathroom...lay in bed all day calories) : approx 2101

To maintain current weight with moderate activity: 3256
The 2300 that MFP gives you would be almost 2 lbs per week loss.

BecomingBane wrote: »

rongata wrote: »

It depends on your height and weight not your age

Age matters too. Don't forget that your metabolism changes as you age.

OP, go here http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ or here http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ and fill out the information requested. This will tell you your BMR and TDEE and make suggestions on what numbers you should start looking at. These will most likely require some personal tweaking after you've been at it for a bit.

But to emphasize, the main aspect you will need to focus on will be accurately logging all intake, including weighing your food.

Take some time to read these:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1235566/so-youre-new-here
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1399829/step-by-step-guide-to-losing-weight-with-myfitnesspal
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

BecomingBane wrote: »

whinebag wrote: »

BecomingBane wrote: »

rongata wrote: »

It depends on your height and weight not your age

Age matters too. Don't forget that your metabolism changes as you age.

OP, go here http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ or here http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ and fill out the information requested. This will tell you your BMR and TDEE and make suggestions on what numbers you should start looking at. These will most likely require some personal tweaking after you've been at it for a bit.

But to emphasize, the main aspect you will need to focus on will be accurately logging all intake, including weighing your food.

Take some time to read these:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1235566/so-youre-new-here
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1399829/step-by-step-guide-to-losing-weight-with-myfitnesspal
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

I do my best to log as accurately as possible but can be hard as I said I eat out nearly every night so I can only go by the info I find.

If that's the case, is it possible to start packing food to carry with you? It will not only have a much higher chance of being more nutritious, but will ultimately save you money in the long run... and I don't know anyone who doesn't like to save money. I can pack a meal that is 3 times the size, same or fewer calories, and a fraction of the price of anything I can get at a restaurant or store's prepared foods section.

PinkPixiexox wrote: »

Trust the process - it works, I promise :]
Eat exactly as you have been advised too and track your results - you'll surprise yourself. If you have entered your information in correctly, you will NOT gain weight. And you get to eat more than you thought - win!