Girls eating over 1500 cals and losing

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  • oh_otterpop
    oh_otterpop Posts: 6 Member
    My goal is 1800, and I'm slowly losing a little. I tried lower than that and I just couldn't do it :( This way I have a little wiggle room for treats or days I feel super hungry. Anyone else on the same path can definitely add me!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I eat 2000 to gain lol. I can lose at 1500 though. It's my sweet spot but I need to be super accurate because my TDEE is only 1800.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    I lost my last 19lbs on 1600/day. I have increased it to 1700, and depending on results will reevaluate and possibly increase again in another 10-15lbs lost.
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    edited January 2016
    I'm 142.2lbs, trying for 138 or 140. I have MFP set to lose .5lbs a week, which puts me at 1,560k, and I eat 80% of my Fitbit adjustment.
  • hawkes15
    hawkes15 Posts: 9 Member
    Wow! Posted this last night and look at the response! Nice to see I'm not Alone eating more! I've added everyone whose added me
    I've got 1 stone 7 ish to loose! Lets smash it :)
  • Robo_mooh
    Robo_mooh Posts: 44 Member
    My goal is 1500 but I exercise to eat more! :D
  • kiela64
    kiela64 Posts: 1,447 Member
    I'm eating at 1660 cal to lose 1/2 a pound a week. I started out at 1200, moved to 1300 in the summer, but I'm now at the 1600s because I ended up dropping the healthy eating attempt for months because I felt restricted/couldn't work in treats. People are free to add me, or just check out my diary because it's open. It's not at all a pillar of good health though. But it's working for me haha.
  • jenmsu83
    jenmsu83 Posts: 185 Member
    My maintenance is right around 2000 (more with my Fitbit sometimes) and I aim to stay below that daily. Some days the deficit is larger than others, but I almost always eat over 1800 cals/day. Anyone can feel free to add me!
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    I came to the realization this weekend that I'm failing miserable at 1500 cal/day. So I decided to try 1800/day (0.5 lb/week). I am very frightened to do this, so I was so happy to see your thread! Anyone doing this, feel free to add me.
  • MommyMeggo
    MommyMeggo Posts: 1,222 Member
    edited January 2016
    Just recently started back- baby is 6mo old...its time. My daily goal is 1625 (used TDEE calculation) with moderate work outs 5/6 days per week.
  • kialea22
    kialea22 Posts: 15 Member
    edited January 2016
    Wow seeing all these comments has me worried! After entering my info the suggested was 1240...I thought that was too low so I set my goal for 1350, but usually eat around 1400 a day. Just started last 2 weeks ago. Lost 2 pound though! So confused I wonder if I should eat more ?
  • IsaCaliBel
    IsaCaliBel Posts: 99 Member
    I've lost my first 50 lbs while eating 1800-2000 calories a day. I don't follow IIFYM, I just go by MFP settings eating back my cardio calories. I've done both but found MFP easier for me to follow, but both programs do work! Right now I'm eating 1400-1600 daily, sometimes even more depending on the day. Still losing :smiley:
  • MommyMeggo
    MommyMeggo Posts: 1,222 Member
    kialea22 wrote: »
    Wow seeing all these comments has me worried! After entering my info the suggested was 1240...I thought that was too low so I set my goal for 1350, but usually eat around 1400 a day. Just started last 2 weeks ago. Lost 2 pound though! So confused I wonder if I should eat more ?

    Everyone is different. If its working, you are losing and getting good nutrition then why change it? Unless you stall, are starving all the time or start working out more it seems you are good. Just remember different strokes for different folks.
  • notquittingthistime1984
    notquittingthistime1984 Posts: 96 Member
    I'm at 1980 calories. Sending you a request. Anybody else can add me as well!
  • IsaCaliBel
    IsaCaliBel Posts: 99 Member
    kialea22 wrote: »
    Wow seeing all these comments has me worried! After entering my info the suggested was 1240...I thought that was too low so I set my goal for 1350, but usually eat around 1400 a day. Just started last 2 weeks ago. Lost 2 pound though! So confused I wonder if I should eat more ?

    What people often don't realize is that even though MFP sets goals low, you're supposed to eat back your workout calories. If you start too low, where will you go from there when you hit a wall? IIFYM is a good way to go if you're worried about eating back all your workout calories. You can also start by just eating back half of them if you're worried about eating too much.
  • wykkedtruth
    wykkedtruth Posts: 47 Member
    i eat over 1525 lost 3.1 lbs so far. I log everything. My diary is open. I do not eat back exercise but haven't added to much exercise yet due to injury. Feel free to add me.
  • racheloff76
    racheloff76 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 1700 and change although I haven't really been eating all of them. Would love to have "friends" supporting each other. I've used mfp for a few years but this is my first time using the "community"
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    This will depend on a lot of things, height and age being two of the factors. Some peoples TDEE is below 1500.
  • AnitaCRice
    AnitaCRice Posts: 114 Member
    I'm set at 1500 calories per day and eat all my exercise calories calculated by my Fitbit. If I follow this, I lose fairly consistently.
  • arlenem12
    arlenem12 Posts: 1 Member
    at 1825 and losing. As long as you stick to hitting your macros and exercising at least 4-5 times a week for at least 45 minutes at a high level of intensity, you should lose.
  • workout_junkee
    workout_junkee Posts: 473 Member
    I do. I aim for 1600.
  • Merrysix
    Merrysix Posts: 336 Member
    I eat between 1500 and 1600 calories every day, and lose between 1/2 and 1 pound per week (have lost 37 pounds so far. I exercise 6 days per week, and lift weights so I feel pretty revved up. I'm in my 60's and this works for me. When I was younger I could eat more calories and lose weight, but need to moderate more now. I don't want to lose at a faster rate because then I feel like I'm on a "diet" as opposed to a plan for life.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    kialea22 wrote: »
    Wow seeing all these comments has me worried! After entering my info the suggested was 1240...I thought that was too low so I set my goal for 1350, but usually eat around 1400 a day. Just started last 2 weeks ago. Lost 2 pound though! So confused I wonder if I should eat more ?

    1. How much weight do you have to lose?
    2. How tall are you?
  • ashricher
    ashricher Posts: 1 Member
    I have lost 80 lbs in a year and eat between 1800 and 2000 calories depending on my activity level that day. I don't understand eating so little. Your body needs fuel & the weight loss process needs to be sustainable! Feel free to add me everyone :)
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    My goal is 2000 to lose weight. I am also 5'8" and 160lbs.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    kialea22 wrote: »
    Wow seeing all these comments has me worried! After entering my info the suggested was 1240...I thought that was too low so I set my goal for 1350, but usually eat around 1400 a day. Just started last 2 weeks ago. Lost 2 pound though! So confused I wonder if I should eat more ?

    What goal did you tell it? If you tell it a half pound a week, it'll give you more.
  • lulalacroix
    lulalacroix Posts: 1,082 Member
    Mine is set for 1550. I have lost 15 pounds. This is a really good calorie amount for me. I'm losing and always have enough calories for the day without feeling hungry.
  • AmberLeannnn
    AmberLeannnn Posts: 28 Member
    My goal is 1615 and I'm losing :) sent FR
  • exilius
    exilius Posts: 1 Member
    I'm almost at goal weight (or at least I was before Christmas) so am on 1600-1700 to get back there. My BMR is 1500 so 1200 boggles my mind!

    At one point I was on 2500+ and losing (I had a lot to lose, was breastfeeding and exercising)
  • Sora4ever
    Sora4ever Posts: 98 Member
    It depends what kind of exercise I do on any given day. Depending on the exercise, I will eat back a portion of the calories as long as I keep a deficit of anywhere between 300 and 500 calories. It's slow weight loss but seems to work. I've lost 1 pound in two weeks. Lately, I've fallen off a little so I need to get back into exercising every day.
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