Women who eat more than 1800 calories a day !!!!

1500 cals > 2000 cals and HEAVY *kitten* lifting haha

I've been at maintenance for almost 4 yrs, I average 2000 calories a day - not bad for being 47yr and a petite 5ft 2/ 128lbs. . (I'm active and average 14k steps a day)

tabinmaine wrote: »

I would love to hear from women who eat 1800 calories or more a day, know your story and how much weight loss you have had. Pics would be awesome. I have just upped my calorie intake , done starving myself !!

Would love some encouragement or pics of your progress ..... show us how eating your calories work !!

Petite lady over here. 20 years old and 5'2". I stick to a 20 BMI with a range of 108-114lbs. 110 is the UGW.
I've made extra efforts to walk and stay active the past few months, so I tend to average 2000+ calories over the week. Without extra effort, I still tend to hit 1700+ calories.
My short story: couch potato to health enthusiast. Food lover to......still a food lover xD
Long story: I've been overweight all my life and reached obesity by my mid-teens. Anytime I mentioned that I wanted to take the advice of my pediatrician and lose weight, friends and family rushed to ensure me that I was beautiful as I was, even though I NEVER hinted/said/felt I didn't like myself. I just wanted to take care of myself. It also didn't help that many women in my family are overweight themselves. I was very ignorant on matters of weight management, and I grew up eating as my mother did; moderation was NOT a thing.
One summer, something clicked. I didn't start bettering my health on any special day or event. I woke up one morning and took a long walk at a local park. For many mornings after, I walked for at least an hour before starting my day. I ate a little less, and weight loss ensued. Going to college made the process even easier. I didn't have temptations around, and I taught myself responsible eating habits. Before long, I learned to moderate my portions and control impulses to eat mindlessly. Now, I can finally be around food and not overeat out of habit.
I STILL start my day with exercise, even if it's just a five minute yoga practice. It's a familiar routine now. I get up, weigh in, get the blood flowing through my body, and then proceed with my day. It's the same no matter what my schedule is for the semester. If I have a 7am class, for example, I get up around 5am.
I personally recommend making health a habit. Even on days I'm not particularly hyped to exercise, I go through it anyways because it's all a part of my life now; it's like brushing my teeth. It feels weird to be a couch potato. I love living a life in motion too much now.
I also recommend making this something you're doing for YOU. I don't rely on others to compliment me or cheer me on. Indeed, I am happy to receive positive commentary, but even without them, I wouldn't stop living healthily. Prioritizing my health is something I do for me and me alone.