I would recommend taking it down by 100 cals per day over a 2-3 week period and see how that goes. Make sure the calories are quality -- lots of veggies and fruit and good protein and avoid sugar and starchy foods. The only reason I think it might be ok for you is because you aren't exercising. Otherwise, that calorie count does seem low for you.

I've been trying to cope with raising my calories! lol When I started on MFP my intake was setup around 1475. I was 225lbs. It was great. I was losing 2 lbs a week and couldn't image needing to eat any more calories.

But after four weeks of that it began to catch up with me. I was tired all the time and my vision was even starting to do funny things. I made the decision to try upping my calories and scarfed a bowl of frozen yogurt that night and woke up the next morning feeling like a power house.

So I started to look into calories a little more and have since learned to eat above my BMR. Eating below that number can slow a persons metabolism...and being hypo I need all the boost I can get. It's true, everyone is different. But pay attention to how your body is reacting and fluctuate your calories accordingly.

I am now working with 1750 calories.. eating partial exercise calories and working my way up to 2000.

Adding advice: try and get as much protein as you can. Eats lots of vegetables. You can eat a ton of these and they do very little damage to your calorie count and fill you up. Make sure you're not only measuring but also weighing your foods. cereals/ oatmeal are the biggest culprits at hiding extra calories unless you weigh them.

Thanks so much ladies.

I've just increased it to 1600 a day and as you said, I'll watch to see how my body reacts. I'm a vegetarian but I do eat eggs and on a rare occasion salmon or tuna, but that's really rare. I just noticed that I'm mentally allowing myself too many treats!:noway:

So I thought if I clamp down on this by reducing my cals and removing the temptation but not by being silly about it! I'm not going to remove the treats altogether, maybe once a week but not daily as it has been. The weight is not going to come off half as quick if I don't!!!:yawn:

I think I'm feeling flat with not exercising. I really miss it. But on the up side, the Bowen therapy is really working! I have very little pain left in my leg or feet now so hopefully I'll be back at the gym and can up the intake again.

Thank you all again!!!:flowerforyou:

Just a note to say that sometimes when a person first increases calories they have a bit of gain. The body grabs everything and holds onto it because it has been restricted to a low calorie amount. The body will adjust and let go, but it may take several weeks or even a month. I just wanted to put that out there in case you experience that.

Glad to know your therapy is helping with your pain. It's no fun to hurt.

I had increased my calorie intake based on my BMI and TDEE. My calories are set at 1800. I usually get around 1600-1700 per day. I am losing too! It is crazy but it is true.

That's awesome!! Do you exercise also? And do you eat more on days you exercise? Did you initially gain a little? I've been increasing mine, as well -- not losing/not gaining... just curious.