Originally Posted by RoseRodent (Post 3573016)

I always try to steer a bit clear of this question because I don't want to open a debate on the topic that assumes a 'normal' lifestyle. Before I post a number let me remind everyone who doesn't know my situation that I am on clinical bed-rest with a spinal injury and I'm being medically monitored, but because of the fact I am extremely sedentary at the present time I'm aiming between 950 and 1200 cals each day, the 1200 days being for the days I have certain medications and treatments and need to bulk things up that wee bit. I am receiving nutritional supplements to make up for the fact that is a very low number of calories, anyone else reading who is not in my situation, don't copy my numbers, please.