[Rose426]

I have no idea what I'm doing here but I think I may be consuming too many calories I don't like the calculators! Can someone help me please?

I'm 5'6"
21 years old (female)
light activity level
I weigh 213

My short term goal is to lose 7-8 lbs. by my birthday (April 26). I am currently eating 1,700 to 1,800 cals. I exercise twice a week. How many calories should I be consuming to lose that amount of weight by easter?

[freelancemomma]

According to the freedieting.com calculator you need to eat 1,925 calories/day to lose a pound per week, meaning you would lose 7-8 pounds by your birthday (in just over 7 weeks) if you ate at that level. So if you eat 1,700 to 1,800 calories per day, you should lose at least that much. Of course, calorie calculators can only give us a rough idea as everyone's physiology is slightly different.

Freelance

[LEESE]

also remember you should Burn more calorie than you take in a day. Otherwise you will only maintain your weight.

[PamelaViktoria]

It's easier to write out your food diary. Calculate how much of it is low calories (raw fruit, veggies, plus moderate soaked nuts and seeds), then increase the percentage a little bit each day. Eventually, your body will tell you what food is making you feel wonderful, energetic and svelte, and what has to go.