Weight x 15 = Maintenance Calories - 500 - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

chiarij · 01-30-2006, 08:45 AM

Has anyone ever heard of this formula "weight x 15 = Maintenance Calories - 500 = Calories one can consume and still lose weight?" Does anyone follow this formula? I read this on other boards. If I multiply my weight 248 x 15 = 3720 - 500 = 3220. I can consume 3220 and still lose weight???

2frustrated · 01-30-2006, 08:48 AM

I've heard it too! I find it crackers for me and not sure if it'd work... but that's the theory!

I don't follow the formula but I bear it in mind and yes you probably could consume 3220 and lose weight, since you have more to lose that I do.

RobertW · 01-30-2006, 10:15 AM

You have to experiment. My maintainance calories are currently ~15*Bodyweight, but that is going to be highly individual.

Mel · 01-30-2006, 12:22 PM

For most women it tend to be more like weight times 13 for maintenance. The rule of thumb is 15 time weight for men. But it really is only a rule of thumb...it applies to the general popluation. Are you the general population?

You need to find what works for YOU.

Mel