TracyGWill
Gold Member
pixie-gem said:
I'd eat 1,600 in that case hon.
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Anyone eating more than 1200 calories???
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I'd eat 1,600 in that case hon.
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TracyGWill
Gold Member
pixie-gem said:Ooh yay
No problem - it's very much trial and error, but you don't want to start off at the minimum when you're looking at a process which will take about a year if you do it the recommended way of 1-2lbs a week; you simply wouldn't keep it up. Good luck!
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Breoghie
Member
Hi guys, I'm starting this from tomorrow. I'm at the point where I'm wondering what is going to work, I just can't seem to get in gear. I know all the diets, inside out, all the facts and figures but it just doesn't sink in. I'm hoping this will be a turning point, I'll be on 1797 a day and hope to join one of the weigh ins on this board for accountability - good luck everyone!
kirstyb393
Full Member
I have also just switched from sw - I am aiming for 1600 cals a day and minimum 1200 net after exercise x
Stackhead
Slow and steady...
:wavey: On 1700 calories net which means I eat anywhere between 1900-2300 in reality after my FitBit adjustment.
That gets me 1lb per week.
I usually have 1000 calories for dinner so I would not cope on 1200 per day!
Glad to see some others on sensible amounts.
P.s. to the lady who talked about 3inches making a difference to BMR - I did an exercise to show someone stubborn - where I ran the figures for the same weight but at 5"11 and 5"0 and the difference was like 150 calories. The only reason height comes into it is because shorter people tend to be lighter, but two people of the same weight at different heights won't have much of a difference in BMR.
That gets me 1lb per week.
I usually have 1000 calories for dinner so I would not cope on 1200 per day!
Glad to see some others on sensible amounts.
P.s. to the lady who talked about 3inches making a difference to BMR - I did an exercise to show someone stubborn - where I ran the figures for the same weight but at 5"11 and 5"0 and the difference was like 150 calories. The only reason height comes into it is because shorter people tend to be lighter, but two people of the same weight at different heights won't have much of a difference in BMR.
jellybean87
Member
Hi I'm just starting but I'm on 1550 a day.
Do you all break it up into meals and snacks or just see how you go through the day and adjust your meals to suit what you have left?
Do you all break it up into meals and snacks or just see how you go through the day and adjust your meals to suit what you have left?
Stackhead
Slow and steady...
HAHA! I wondered who that was! Accepted
I plan my evening meal the nigt before, as its both the highest calorie and the only one I don't have full control over (I eat with my flatmate - who doesn't know I'm 'dieting') then work with what I have left for lunch/brekkie and snacks.
pixie-gem
Gold Member
Well I ate at 1600 this week (well between 1400-1600) and I lost 4lb! Yay
Hubby wants me to check what he should be having as mfp is telling him 1800 which when he's over a foot taller and 6 stone heavier doesn't seem right to me?
If you could help I would very much appreciate it please
He's 6'2, 19 st and 42. Sedentary as has a desk job and wants to lose 4st
Thank you xx
Hubby wants me to check what he should be having as mfp is telling him 1800 which when he's over a foot taller and 6 stone heavier doesn't seem right to me?
If you could help I would very much appreciate it please
He's 6'2, 19 st and 42. Sedentary as has a desk job and wants to lose 4st
Thank you xx
weemissnaughty
Silver Member
Mfp has given me 1470 but that's sedentary so if I go a walk I've been adding it in... First week though so will see how it goes x
systema
Slimming world
I lost over 5 stone Cal counting and never went below 1400 a day.- that was in 2000.
Now due to inactivity, wine and cheese sandwiches I have put on a stone and went to R. Conley class last week and I am on 1200 for 2 weeks then 1400 for 2 weeks so will see what happens when I up it
I do struggle on 1200 but will have to do it for 2 weeks. My BMC is only 1228 so think I will struggle with that.
Pixie gem in RC book it says - BASIC METABOLIC RATE - Personal Calorie rate of 2260 for a 19st man between 30 and 59 years.
Hope that helps.
Now due to inactivity, wine and cheese sandwiches I have put on a stone and went to R. Conley class last week and I am on 1200 for 2 weeks then 1400 for 2 weeks so will see what happens when I up it
I do struggle on 1200 but will have to do it for 2 weeks. My BMC is only 1228 so think I will struggle with that.
Pixie gem in RC book it says - BASIC METABOLIC RATE - Personal Calorie rate of 2260 for a 19st man between 30 and 59 years.
Hope that helps.
jellybean87
Member
I'm on 1550 and it's going ok. I'm only in week 1 so it's just adjusting to what foods are more filling for lower calories. I'm already at 900 ish calories today just from breakfast and lunch but I bought a ready made wrap for lunch and had crisps so I'm not surprised. We're out for dinner so I've been on the website and chosen already and will come in 26cals under my allowance for the day.
pixie-gem
Gold Member
lots2lose51
Member
Hi everyone i have just joined today:wavey:i have a lot off weight to lose and would like some support from like minded people, i weighed in on Tues 4.4 2014 at 27st 5lbs :sigh: so have decided to calorie count i loaded the app myfitnesspal filled in my details and it said for my weight i should start on 1940 calories per day then i presume as i lose my calorie intake will get lower etc. similar to weight watchers points system, has anyone else experienced this and found it works ? please :sign0144:
TracyGWill
Gold Member
lots2lose51 said:
Hi! Yes, that's exactly how it works. I started off on that sort of calorie level, then gradually reduced it. Good luck!
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TracyGWill
Gold Member
lots2lose51 said:
Also, have you found the part of the forum specifically for those of us who have a lot to lose? It's under Slimming Clubs and goes under the name WEMITTs (WE Mean It This Time!). It's a good place to go for inspiration and support.
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