How to calculate calorie goals according to NROLFW

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  • ImRadical4Jesus
    ImRadical4Jesus Posts: 144 Member
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  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    @shannonbillow:

    I'm not saying it is an exact science, but eating very low amounts for a long period of time is not healthy. You will struggle to find anyone who thinks it is. Yawn.

    Also, that "Adonix Index" site has moneymaking scam written all over it. *rolly eyes*

    I'm walking away from this, that is not me accepting your argument, more that I feel it is futile to discuss this with you any further if you are using that website as support.
  • Sawatkins
    Sawatkins Posts: 7 Member
    Interesting...
  • shannonbillows
    shannonbillows Posts: 16 Member
    @shannonbillow:

    I'm not saying it is an exact science, but eating very low amounts for a long period of time is not healthy. You will struggle to find anyone who thinks it is. Yawn.

    Also, that "Adonix Index" site has moneymaking scam written all over it. *rolly eyes*

    I'm walking away from this, that is not me accepting your argument, more that I feel it is futile to discuss this with you any further if you are using that website as support.

    Its not an argument Lisa, its a fact. feel free to walk away
    i have worked in the fitness and health industry for the past 4 years, and let me guess i bet you still believe in eating 6 meals a day spaced 3 hours apart.

    when new research is provided for you with out any evidence to knock it back you simply say you dont want to acknowledge it...

    i bit you good luck in your journey in fatloss, i really do.

    and at the same time i am NOT Saying Alen cosgrave is wrong i have very high respect for him and his information but if it doesn't work... Its not the be all end all, i'm and simply offering a second opinion where most people will just tell you to eat more to lose weight....

    and i would like to point out that there is no reason for you to starve if you have body fat. BODY FAT IS STORED ENERGY... That why you are dieting in the first place... for those people who are forward thinkers

    and i no way did i condone eating VERY low calories for a extreme amounts of time. i can pretty much grantee if you were to eat the required amount of fat carbs and proteins on a daily basis it could pretty much come just under 1000 cals a day.

    Just another story that may interest you about starving.


    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2495396/?page=1

    AB fasted for 382 days, drinking only water and taking vitamin, potassium, and sodium supplements. All told, he lost 276 pounds, reaching his target weight of 180 pounds and maintaining the bulk of his weight loss. Over the five following years of observation, AB regained just sixteen pounds.
  • KareninCanada
    KareninCanada Posts: 961 Member
    This is a moot point on this thread however as NROL4W does not work like that.

    ^^^ That.

    This has gone WAY off-topic.

    NROLFW gives you a formula for calculating calories. It is based on gross calories, not net like MFP. Just figure out the number using the NR formula, set your goal calories to the non-workout-days amount, then log exercise on your lifting days but don't eat beyond the amount recommended for your workout-days calories. (For moderate cardio days I stay at the lower number.)
  • modernmom70
    modernmom70 Posts: 373 Member
    This is a moot point on this thread however as NROL4W does not work like that.

    ^^^ That.

    This has gone WAY off-topic.

    NROLFW gives you a formula for calculating calories. It is based on gross calories, not net like MFP. Just figure out the number using the NR formula, set your goal calories to the non-workout-days amount, then log exercise on your lifting days but don't eat beyond the amount recommended for your workout-days calories. (For moderate cardio days I stay at the lower number.)

    Yes off topic!
    Also in the book he recommends that if at least do the stage 1 and if you gain inches then you put in a calorie deficet. Or if you have any of the symptoms he lists this means you are not eating enough so up your calories. Because everyone is different and he stresses that the calorie numbers are a starting point. I have to usually eat more than the formula otherwise I am starving! And I am still losing inches and gaining muscle.
  • fittiephd
    fittiephd Posts: 608 Member
    The point is not moot as what i am advising is that if you arent losing weight dont be afraid to go a little lower than what is written in a book or online calculator if weight loss is your goal, not every single person is a machine with exact specifics.

    I said that in the OP that you have to adjust after a month or so based on your progress.
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    bump for when i'm in maintaining :)
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  • easfahl
    easfahl Posts: 567 Member
    Thanks everyone for the info. Think I'll joint the group NROLFW in the forums. I'm very excited to start the program.
  • WorkingMyButtOff
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  • PayneAS
    PayneAS Posts: 669 Member
    According to the OP my calculations are:

    Step 1: 80.545 = 80.55

    Step 2: 578.349 = 578.35

    Step 4: 1373.35 = x

    Step 5: BMI = 28.6
    2060.025 = 2060.03
    2334.695 = 2334.70

    Step 6: -300
    1760.025 = 1760.03
    2034.695 = 2034.70

    Not too far off I suppose. My Tanita info says that my BMR is 1504 and the MFP calculator says 1521. Of course, the difference could be that on the Tanita and MFP I may have it set to sedentary (because I was when I first started) but now I'm exercising 6 days a week.
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  • Lizzy_Sunflower
    Lizzy_Sunflower Posts: 1,510 Member
    I admit I didn't read the whole thread, so forgive me if this is redundant. There is a group here for New Rules Women, and it includes links to a prepopulated log, that does the calculations for you.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/119-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w-

    We would love to have you join us.
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  • TinaDay1114
    TinaDay1114 Posts: 1,328 Member
    don't be afraid...i was too when i had to increase my calories. but honestly it works. if you can't eat your calories, then drink them. smoothies packed with fruit, peanut butter, protein powder, what ever you can squeeze in there. You'll get use to it really quick lol

    lilRicki -- do you mind if I ask what your calorie goals are set to?
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    don't be afraid...i was too when i had to increase my calories. but honestly it works. if you can't eat your calories, then drink them. smoothies packed with fruit, peanut butter, protein powder, what ever you can squeeze in there. You'll get use to it really quick lol

    lilRicki -- do you mind if I ask what your calorie goals are set to?

    I'm eating 1860 right now. I burn about 800 calories on lift days (45 minute walk @ 3.5mph, 30 minutes on elliptical @ 70mph exceeding heart rate minimum, 20 minutes heavy lifting). I eat as clean as possible minus my TOM because lets face it, mother nature hates me. I'm 5'6, female, 30 years old and 200lbs. I'm still under what New Rules says I'm suppose to be at, but over what MFP says. Plus I only lift 2 days a week and cardio at least 5 days a week. Yesterday I had a really tough time eating ALL My calories, my net was something like 1100, but my net calories were 2000 so i called it a day.
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  • CharleneExtreme
    CharleneExtreme Posts: 372
    Thank you!! Looks like im eating way too little calories at the mo!!
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