649lbs and 3790 calories
spagano8888
Posts: 11 Member
Does 3790 calories for a day seem like too much for a person of my size?
0
Replies
-
This content has been removed.
-
Not enough info...but, I made some assumptions (6' male, 30 years old).
Based on those, no, it's not too much. Sedentary TDEE for that size (with my assumptions, is in the neighborhood of 4700-5200 calories per day. If MFP gave you that number, it's probably pretty close. You should lose 2-3 pounds with that....28 -
From your current weight yes, it does sound right.15
-
5'6, 29.... very close. Thanks for the info.10
-
spagano8888 wrote: »5'6, 29.... very close. Thanks for the info.
For your height, weight, and age that sounds about right. That's about what your BMR is currently. BMR is the number of calories you would burn in a coma. If you do any sort of movement at all during the day you burn more calories than your BMR. Even at a sedentary activity level with no exercise your total daily calorie needs are approximately 1,000 calories more than your BMR.
3790 is likely a good starting point.20 -
This content has been removed.
-
Sounds good. Go for it.
My only advice is don't put it off, start right away15 -
I really think you should go see a Doctor and let he or she give you a calorie amount. Your weight is major health concern, and I believe that a Doctor would tell you to eat far less than 4000 calories to get your weight down quickly. When my cousin was over 500 pounds, he was told to eat 2000 calories a day. When a significant amount of weight is gone, you will be taking a major amount of stress off your heart. I would also say do not try to exercise without consulting a Doctor. I know there are amazing people on this site with a vast amount of knowledge and great advice, but your situation needs a Doctors care. Good luck, we are all rooting for you!48
-
With your stats, most likely. Aim for that for a month then, reweigh yourself. If you're losing weight, you know it's good, if not, cut back accordingly.6
-
Stay engaged in using this site. It's just tenuous connection to people but you're real and we're real. This community is the best resource in the world for you.55
-
The bigger you are the more cells your body has and each cell has calorie needs. As your weight goes up the minimum calories required to maintain that weight go up as well. I've done a fair amount of research on this. I am 5' 11" and my husband is 7' 2". Our weights are higher that most people's and so is our calorie need. As you lose significant weight (say 30 lbs), your caloric intake should be reduced as well. Also, you should be monitored by a Dr. there are nuances to extreme weight loss they can guide you through that this program isn't equipped to handle. Don't leave us, MFP can still be an important part of your plan. Just add a Dr. in as well.10
-
I agree with the suggestion to consult a doctor and participate in a medically supervised program to help you get some of the weight off quickly for safety reasons.7
-
I'm not an expert at all, but I also agree.
Please keep in mind that no matter how high the caloric allowance, you should still eat healthy food in order to start reaching your weight loss goals. I also think seeing a doctor would be beneficial. I wish you the best of luck on your journey
and congratulations, you took your first step!!!!! 10 -
spagano8888 wrote: »Does 3790 calories for a day seem like too much for a person of my size?
Most likely, yes. In fact, almost certainly, yes.
At your weight, I strongly suggest you consult with an actual doctor, though. Because none of the standard ways of estimating daily burn are suited for someone with your body composition - they will all over-estimate - many of them by staggeringly large amounts.
19 -
It sounds like it might be reasonable, but at your size weight loss is a life or death matter - see a Doc. you may need to go on a very strict program & get the weight off more quickly the person who is just overweight.
See a Doc. We are not qualified to safely advise you.
Are you able the move or exercise? At one hospital I worked I had bariatric patients that where your size - from 500 to 800 lbs . Most could not get out of bed. Eastcoast JIm4 -
It sounds like it might be reasonable, but at your size weight loss is a life or death matter - see a Doc. you may need to go on a very strict program & get the weight off more quickly the person who is just overweight.
See a Doc. We are not qualified to safely advise you.
Are you able the move or exercise? At one hospital I worked I had bariatric patients that where your size - from 500 to 800 lbs . Most could not get out of bed. Eastcoast JIm
It's difficult to get around but I am not bed-bound.11 -
Had went to a hospital they said 2000. Went to doctor I believe she said 2500 calories... but she didn't calculate anything.... mfp says 3790, of course I like the higher number. I just don't know what number to use! They all say different things.3
-
I'm glad you're here! I'm really excited for you and I think you'll be amazed how helpful this community can be. 16
-
I would suggest checking with your doctor as we don't know your medical history. All this journey takes is commitment and belief in yourself. Everyone here will help you along the way if you need encouragement. Eat at the calorie deficit that your doctor tells you and if your dr thinks you can exercise a bit, just take a walk. The more you do it the easier it gets. Congrats on your decision to get healthy! Wishing you the best in your journey!4
-
spagano8888 wrote: »Had went to a hospital they said 2000. Went to doctor I believe she said 2500 calories... but she didn't calculate anything.... mfp says 3790, of course I like the higher number. I just don't know what number to use! They all say different things.
Finding a calorie deficit that works for you takes some trial and error. You don't want to feel ravenous and weak, but you also want to lose at a good pace, right? So it takes some fiddling to find the right number. And that number will continue to change as you lose more weight!
So you could start with the MFP recommended calorie goal. If you find you're not losing weight at a good pace (a few pounds a week for someone your size would be good), you can drop the calories by a few hundred. Still feel good? Drop them a bit more.
Do you have a digital food scale to track all your calorie intake?
14 -
spagano8888 wrote: »Had went to a hospital they said 2000. Went to doctor I believe she said 2500 calories... but she didn't calculate anything.... mfp says 3790, of course I like the higher number. I just don't know what number to use! They all say different things.
in this case i would listen to the doctors. 2000-2500 is plenty of food, you just need to get used to it. you can always start with 3700 and reduce it by 100 cals a week if that would feel more comfortable.31 -
if you've been told 2000-2500 then it seems to be the primary concern is to get your weight down quickly to begin with due to health concerns of your size being greater than the risks of losing quickly.
The higher number I am assuming comes from you telling MFP you want to lose 2lbs per week (which is the maximum on the site).
So perhaps run it by your doctor but you could always shoot for a range between those numbers to get you on your way.15 -
Congratulations on starting a lifestyle change. Stick with it and start excersizing, at least take a good walk.3
-
I think that 3500 calories equals one pound, so I would think to actually lose weight, you'd have to be eating under that amount. But, I'm also pretty much winging it for myself, so I don't really know as much as I'd like to think I do24
-
starsofmotown wrote: »I think that 3500 calories equals one pound, so I would think to actually lose weight, you'd have to be eating under that amount. But, I'm also pretty much winging it for myself, so I don't really know as much as I'd like to think I do
You lose weight when your average intake is under your average output, so if you burn 4000 calories, you'll lose weight if you only eat 3500. The fact that 3500 is the estimate calories per pound is just a coincidence here.10 -
starsofmotown wrote: »I think that 3500 calories equals one pound, so I would think to actually lose weight, you'd have to be eating under that amount. But, I'm also pretty much winging it for myself, so I don't really know as much as I'd like to think I do
This wouldn't be accurate. To lose weight, you have to eat under the amount of calories that your body uses per day. Estimating how many calories your body uses per day is completely independent of how many calories it takes to lose one pound.4 -
Congrats on starting.
Get a food scale and weigh your food. Doctors often give lower amounts due to assumption people will not weigh correctly log and thus go over.
MFP maxes at 2 lbs a week loss calculated. You can afford to if you want to be more aggressive aim for 3 or 4 lbs. That would be 500 or 1000 less per day.
Persistence will pay off.7 -
VintageFeline wrote: »if you've been told 2000-2500 then it seems to be the primary concern is to get your weight down quickly to begin with due to health concerns of your size being greater than the risks of losing quickly.
The higher number I am assuming comes from you telling MFP you want to lose 2lbs per week (which is the maximum on the site).
So perhaps run it by your doctor but you could always shoot for a range between those numbers to get you on your way.
@spagano8888 yes, MFP will not give you a calorie goal for losing more than 2 pounds per week. At your weight, you can safely lose more. But starting at two pounds per week might be a good way to change your habits. And it is over a 100 pounds per year.
I think it's better to start conservatively and be able to sustain it, than try to lose too quickly and get burnt out.
Keep us posted!14 -
spagano8888 wrote: »Had went to a hospital they said 2000. Went to doctor I believe she said 2500 calories... but she didn't calculate anything.... mfp says 3790, of course I like the higher number. I just don't know what number to use! They all say different things.
The deficit you are able to do, and be happy, is the right number. It will change over time, but the main thing is to focus on the process (tracking calories well) eating good foods, and the weight will take care of itself. If 3790 is working in two weeks, stick with it. 2 -
TavistockToad wrote: »spagano8888 wrote: »Had went to a hospital they said 2000. Went to doctor I believe she said 2500 calories... but she didn't calculate anything.... mfp says 3790, of course I like the higher number. I just don't know what number to use! They all say different things.
in this case i would listen to the doctors. 2000-2500 is plenty of food, you just need to get used to it. you can always start with 3700 and reduce it by 100 cals a week if that would feel more comfortable.
This.
Also, remember that one of the most important things is how your calories average out over a week.
Although you've been recommended various figures, there's no point jumping right in at the low end of say 2,000 if you could only stick with it for 5 days, then spend the next 2 days rebelling and eating way higher, meaning that your weekly calories came in at well over 14,000.
It's probably best to start with a figure that you can consistently achieve, and then work down from there.
So I think the advice to start at something like 3,700 is probably quite sensible.
Massive good luck with it. Sometimes you need to do a bit of filtering on these forums, but fundamentally there's a lot of good hearted people who want to support you as best we can!9
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.3K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 423 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions