Daily calorie goal problem

PatriNina
PatriNina Posts: 154 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Ok, so here is all the information about me (and my diary is public):
Female
Age: 19
Height: 5.5
Activity level: sedentary

SW: 275 lbs
CW: 218 lbs
GW: 154 lbs

BMR: 1.775
TDEE: 2.176
Daily calorie goal for losing 1 lbs/week : 1720
This goal is only since today, Until now I was eating 1480 kcal/day, to lose 1.5lbs/week.

My weight hasn't changed in a while so I'm wondering if my body needs a change:flowerforyou:
I've been reading the forums a lot and learning about TDEE and eating more. .
So for my MFP pals that know better :happy: My question is how many calories should I be eating?

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  • TrainingWithTonya
    TrainingWithTonya Posts: 1,741 Member
    TDEE changes daily based on your exercise, so I recommend finding the number each day and eating no less then 80% of that amount. Also, if 80% of TDEE is lower then BMR, eat BMR. I don't know what formula you used to determine your numbers, but with a set TDEE, I'd recommend double checking it. You can find the formula I use for my clients on my blog: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/TrainingWithTonya
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  • PatriNina
    PatriNina Posts: 154 Member
    I used the tools on MFP for BMR and a online calculator for the TDEE. And I wanted to know the calorie goal for no exercises.
  • somedaysoon84
    somedaysoon84 Posts: 82 Member
    i don't think you can do it without working out. i've been down that road. you need muscle to burn calories. some of it truly is sweat equity.

    even a little may boost your body back into weight loss. i will tell you it is torture at first. i used to joke that i hated to sweat! but now sweat equals progress, and i love that!!

    age 28
    height 5ft 5 in
    activity sedetary other than 30 minutes elliptical (vigorous) 5-6 days/week (just started 15 minutes weight training upper arms)

    SW: 211 lbs
    CW: 185 lbs
    GW: 150 lbs
  • PatriNina
    PatriNina Posts: 154 Member
    Well I prepared a workout program for July, when I'm done with my finals, and then I'll recalculate my TDEE at moderate activity. I was just scared of no progress for a whole month :frown:
  • TrainingWithTonya
    TrainingWithTonya Posts: 1,741 Member
    I used the tools on MFP for BMR and a online calculator for the TDEE. And I wanted to know the calorie goal for no exercises.

    If you go by the formulas on my blog, then RMR (EER) is the TDEE on non-exercise days. At which point still eat no less then 80% of it or BMR, whichever is greater.

    I would highly recommend adding exercise, though. In addition to increasing TDEE, it also helps prevent various illnesses and diseases.
    16 years Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor
    9 years Certified Sports Nutritionist
    Bachelors in Exercise Physiology with a Minor in Nutritional Science
    ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist
    NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • PatriNina
    PatriNina Posts: 154 Member
    Thank you for the advice :flowerforyou:
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