I'm feeling so frustrated and confused with the BMI BMR TEED XYZ LMNOP and so on and so on. I'm on MFP and some of those ladies struggle to get to 1200 cals. I'm struggling to stay under 1350. When I started at 222lbs I did great losing 2+lbs a week and staying under 1350. Now at 197 and still staying under 1350 weight has slowed to about 1lb loss a week.
Just wondering what is y'all's allowance and do any of you do the thing where you change it up (ex: mon tues 1200 wed 1500 thurs fri sat 1200 sun 1600) if so how's it workin for ya?
I shoot for about 1200 a day. BUT, I'm 63 years old, strongly insulin resistant, have lost about 40% of my metabolism just by getting to this age, and am extremely carb sensitive. So, I aim for about 1200 and try to keep carbs in the 75-80 g range to be able to lose weight. But that's for me. For younger people, this would be way too restrictive. I think that each person just has to experiment with what works for them and accept that as they lose more weight, they will either have to adjust their calorie intake downward, accept a slower weight loss pattern, or up their exercise levels. Or be satisfied with where they are and maintain.
I just posted a similar question however on the opposite end of upping mine, so Im no help! Sorry! I eat 1200 and am not losing so i have no idea! I would suggest focusing on nutition rich foods as fresh fruits and veggies are usually lower in calories. Is your diary open on MFP? Maybe open it and people could post sugggestions. Just a thought. Here's to us both finding an answer! Just stick with it!
I'm almost 21 years old, 5'4", 187 pounds with a large frame. Very slow metabolism from my family.
I try to consume 1400 calories a day. I usually end up between 1300-1500 though. I do allow myself up to 2000 calories on Saturdays though. I started counting calories in the middle of January. Since I started, I have dropped almost 5 pounds.
i am eating 1400-1500 calories per day and do some form on cardio almost daily....i aim to keep carbs below 150 grams because i seem to lose better that way than on 1400-1500 of higher carb foods...it's all an experiment to me but this particular way seems to be working for me
I am at supposed to be at 1200 but struggle to hit that number some days and some days go over by 300-400. I am about to enter maintenance and going to try to build some muscle so after doing some calculations thinking I am going to start working my way up to 1750-1850. Funny how that seems impossible now. I bought a king size recess pack to share with my kids yesterday. Only one wanted some so after eating one cup I just didn't want anymore, used to gobble those up and look to see who had leftovers. I am enjoying my self control with sweets, but wish it would carry over to some fast food places.
I'm 33 and I weigh 223. I eat anywhere between 500-1700 calories, but mostly stay around the 1200 range.
Sometimes I lose a lot, sometimes nothing at all. And remember as you weigh less, you have less to lose. Weight loss will be slower. You have to be patient and remember that this is as much mental as it is physical and to stick with the process. Just because you wanted the lbs gone yesterday, your body might not be ready to let them go.
well, see the problem is is that you started low to begin with. And it's not really a problem per-se, just you're going to have to trick your body now and then. You could zig zag calories, have a few really high calorie days, change your workouts up with what you do or intensity..but I think 1350 is low enough for your energy level.
I would zig zag my calories a bit, but you've only been at this a few months. Why change what you're doing because it's slowing down because you weigh less?
I am 176 and eating 1600, I have been eating 1600 since I started calorie counting at 195. I don't always exercise, but when I do I eat those calories back unless I am satisfied/not hungry. I use fitnesspal to track everything and that helps.
Hi..I am trying to never go past 1327 ( my lose it bmr) unless I plan a big cheat..which isn't usually too bad as long as it isn't frequent. I eat anything up to that amount but don't keep the number always the same. I try very hard to get over 1200 and I workout 6 days per week with varied burns, never eat back my calories burnt. I'm happy to be losing an avg of 1.2#s per week..but I could tweek things if I was feeling rushed but I don't wanna struggle when I 'am' seeing losses. My body is making an amazing come back so it's working for me.
What's your current weight? Cal allowance?
even though my patience doesnt change lol. I'm just wondering if I lower my cal allowance as I lose weight
