Net vs Gross calories

madisonsteelex
madisonsteelex Posts: 295
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
my daily calorie limit is 1400 to lose 1 lb a week, and today I've eaten 1379 gross, but only 990 net since I exercised.
Should I be above 1200 NET calories? Or am I ok because I ate more than 1200 gross

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  • CarolineSuzanneSmith
    CarolineSuzanneSmith Posts: 127 Member
    NET 1200... the "net" is what your body is working off of, and your body needs at least 1200 calories to function...
  • kyrstensmom
    kyrstensmom Posts: 297 Member
    My understanding is you should never be below 1200 net.
  • pdshopdrop
    pdshopdrop Posts: 6 Member
    I don't think I can lose weight eating 1200 net calories a day. It seems I need to stay around 1000 to lose any weight. I am a female, 5'5" and 65 yrs old - low to moderate exercise. Are there others out there really able to eat 1200 net calories each day and lose? I mean lose at least 1 pound a week?
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    I don't think I can lose weight eating 1200 net calories a day. It seems I need to stay around 1000 to lose any weight. I am a female, 5'5" and 65 yrs old - low to moderate exercise. Are there others out there really able to eat 1200 net calories each day and lose? I mean lose at least 1 pound a week?

    I was losing 1-2 pounds per week and was eating 1500-1600 calories plus exercise calories every day.
  • pdshopdrop
    pdshopdrop Posts: 6 Member
    Do you eat high protein?
  • madisonsteelex
    madisonsteelex Posts: 295
    The thing is it's nearly 11 and I'm not hungry.. I had a 400 calorie protein smoothie around 9...
    Should I eat even if I'm not hungry?
  • madisonsteelex
    madisonsteelex Posts: 295
    I had 69 grams of protein today
  • pdshopdrop
    pdshopdrop Posts: 6 Member
    I don't think I can lose weight eating 1200 net calories a day. It seems I need to stay around 1000 to lose any weight. I am a female, 5'5" and 65 yrs old - low to moderate exercise. Are there others out there really able to eat 1200 net calories each day and lose? I mean lose at least 1 pound a week?

    I was losing 1-2 pounds per week and was eating 1500-1600 calories plus exercise calories every day.
  • pdshopdrop
    pdshopdrop Posts: 6 Member
    I don't think I can lose weight eating 1200 net calories a day. It seems I need to stay around 1000 to lose any weight. I am a female, 5'5" and 65 yrs old - low to moderate exercise. Are there others out there really able to eat 1200 net calories each day and lose? I mean lose at least 1 pound a week?

    I was losing 1-2 pounds per week and was eating 1500-1600 calories plus exercise calories every day.
    Is that about 25% protein
  • pdshopdrop
    pdshopdrop Posts: 6 Member
    I had 69 grams of protein today
    What percent of your daily calories is that
  • madisonsteelex
    madisonsteelex Posts: 295
    i had 69, i usually aim for 100 grams
  • madisonsteelex
    madisonsteelex Posts: 295
    bump. any other thoughts?
  • MsAmulet
    MsAmulet Posts: 36
    Your body doesn't need 1200 calories per day to function. Your body needs what it needs. It is individual for everyone and I highly recommend doing your own research (pubmed.com, etc) on this to find what's true for -you-. Many reputable docs have recommend <1000 calories for certain dieters. There are lots of interesting studies out there re: low cal and extended life span (not just because of lower weight, but because of how the body works that way). Definitely dig in there and research for yourself!
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