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Question about calories...
gettinfabnfit
Posts: 29 Member
Since the Atkins diet is obviously gonna be high calorie at times what range of calories should I set the daily calorie intake goal?
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It doesn't have to be high calorie. My goal is 1300. I don't have any problem making that happen. I started out at 1200 the first 6 months or so.
But, to determine your goal range, try one of the macro calculators at
http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com
Or
http://www.ruled.me/keto-calculator/0 -
Depends on you. People have different calorie needs depending on size, age, gender, etc.0
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my goal is to lose on average .5 to 1 pound per week, and I tweaked my calories/exercise until I got it right. For me as an older person who likes to exercise, that is 1500 to 1600 or so calories per day. If I exercise more than 1 hour in a day, I add in 100 calories.0
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Thanks all I aimed at About 1500 and have been doing ok0
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That's great!
FWIW mine is 1350/day but I also eat some of my exercise calories.0 -
I aim for 1600/day but sometimes I am way lower and sometimes way higher. It all seems to even out in the end. I just make sure that I am getting plenty of fat and keeping my carbs < 20 NC/day. Protein usually falls in line if those other two are on point. I have had steady weight loss since I started and even managed not to gain anything over the holidays even though I did indulge in some sweets.
I agree with @deksgrl that everyone's needs are different. I am super tall (almost 5'11") and have a fairly physical job so I probably could get away with higher calories range but my weight loss seems to slow down when I set it higher. Right now I have found my sweet spot and I will readjust as needed.0
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