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Old 08-31-2010, 02:22 PM   #1  
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Question Calorie Calculators

Okay, I have a question for those of you who are much better educated than I am with the calorie counting.

How do you know which number to use?
I have two different calorie calculators giving me two different #s.
I have been tracking my calories on SparkPeople and it says my calorie range should be between 1,200 - 1,550, however when I use the calculator from free dieting it shows calories for weight loss is 1,976

I would like to make sure I am getting enough calories in order to achieve weight loss..........

Anyone??

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Old 08-31-2010, 02:38 PM   #2  
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I went through the same thing! Every site gave me a different number. I decided to stick with what Web MD came up with and I've been losing steadily about 1lb a week. Slow and steady without being hungry.
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Old 09-05-2010, 03:35 PM   #4  
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Trial and error. Personally I've had a lot of success with freedietings numbers, but many people find them to be too high.

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Trial and error. Personally I've had a lot of success with freedietings numbers, but many people find them to be too high.
I agree. I also use freedieting calculator as a starting number then tweak as necessary. No person or site or calculator will be able to give you the exact amount of calories your body needs to lose weight in a healthy manner. You should find a starting point, work it 100% for 3-4 weeks then change it as needed . Good luck with your goals.

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