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lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

How many calories do you consume a day?

Divine Geek · Guru

According to my app I'm supposed to consume 1,230 calories a day.

NAOW · Vette's SS

I'm similar to you Lily. I've heard 1200 is low, but I don't see why, because it seems to be quite enough for me.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

It depends on your height and weight. But if you go too low, generally 1200 and lower, your body will "panic" and think it's starving and hold onto the fat. DG has said on many occasions she is very short so she can get away with going lower. The taller you are the more you will require.

I'm currently following a 1500 and have dropped 16 pounds.

Domestic Engineer · Guru

1370 - 1400 calories per day and I lost 45 pounds. It seems that one day a week I tend to go over by about 200 calories. Oops.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I just can't eat that much anymore.

Back when I was always on the go, I ate constantly.

Not anymore.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

I have no idea

Divine Geek · Guru

Height is a big factor. My BIL and I use the same app to track calories. I said I get 1200/day and he goes, really, wow, it says I should have over 2000. I soda and you're also a foot and half taller than me!

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

My height, etc. says 1600-ish for weight maintenance and 1200 for loss. I've been sticking pretty close to 1200 every day for just about 6 months and have lost just over 30lb. There were a few bouncy weeks in there, but nothing major. I think I'm 5-ish away from goal weight. Adding the ballet class has expedited the loss, and I get more caloric 'points'. My app also tracks exercise throughout the day and will add calories for the amount of movement. (did you know that 10,000 steps is only worth about 150cal?)

Vette · Owl drink to that!

How do you find out?

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Vette wrote:
How do you find out?

I use http://www.myfitnesspal.com/

You set it up with all the questions and then set up your goals. There is an option to pay for more features, but I have yet to find a reason to do it. I guess if I was doing something with proteins or fats or something I would want more filters, but it works just good.

It also has a pretty full database of foods that are common, and if it's not there you can scan the barcode right into the app and it will put it on your list. AND, if you use recipes consistently it will transfer all that data as well. You can manipulate portion sizes, etc.

It's also linked to a step counter that is apparently on my iphone (who knew?) and will add calories as it counts energy put-out. I really like it.

Tangerine · Guru

I eat about 1400 per day and I use the Lose it! app.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Tignanello wrote:
My height, etc. says 1600-ish for weight maintenance and 1200 for loss. I've been sticking pretty close to 1200 every day for just about 6 months and have lost just over 30lb. There were a few bouncy weeks in there, but nothing major. I think I'm 5-ish away from goal weight. Adding the ballet class has expedited the loss, and I get more caloric 'points'. My app also tracks exercise throughout the day and will add calories for the amount of movement. (did you know that 10,000 steps is only worth about 150cal?)

Wow awesome TIg~

FNW · Guru

Not sure how many I'm supposed to, and not sure how many I actually do. I used to keep track of calories to lose weight, but the last few years I've found I do better counting WW points using the old system.

Lindley · Guru

Too much since just before the holidays.

Divine Geek · Guru

Tignanello wrote:
Vette wrote:
How do you find out?
I use http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
You set it up with all the questions and then set up your goals. There is an option to pay for more features, but I have yet to find a reason to do it. I guess if I was doing something with proteins or fats or something I would want more filters, but it works just good.
It also has a pretty full database of foods that are common, and if it's not there you can scan the barcode right into the app and it will put it on your list. AND, if you use recipes consistently it will transfer all that data as well. You can manipulate portion sizes, etc.
It's also linked to a step counter that is apparently on my iphone (who knew?) and will add calories as it counts energy put-out. I really like it.

I use myfitnesspal too. It's really easy to use. When I remember and I'm not embarrassed to see how many calories I've eaten

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Divine Geek wrote:
Height is a big factor. My BIL and I use the same app to track calories. I said I get 1200/day and he goes, really, wow, it says I should have over 2000. I soda and you're also a foot and half taller than me!

Men get more too because they have a higher muscle to fat ratio than women. Women have more fat than men to nourish babies they carry. At least that's how our bodies were designed.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I use the app that came on my phone.

Domestic Engineer · Guru

I've faithfully used MyFitnessPal daily for exactly 1404 days. I lost most of my weight the first 2 years, maintained for most a year, then I gained 5 pounds that I could not lose. At the first of the year, I changed up my work out routine and have lost 1 pound a week. I'm finally rid of those evil 5 pounds. I'd like to lose 5 more for an even 50 pounds.

According to my BMI, I should lose 20 more pounds. If I were to lose the 20 pounds, my weight would be the same as when I was about 14 yrs old. My dr say absolutely not. She said a loss of that much would be unhealthy for my frame.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

My BMI says I should lose 20 more too. They I used a modify version that just put it on a spectrum that showed me in the healthy range and then rated my risk of health issues based on weight and suggested how it would be if I was using movement.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

It suggests I should lose down to 'my eating disorder was bad but not yet deadly' weight. Probably not going to do that.

Domestic Engineer · Guru

For anyone on medicine that must maintain a constant blood level, be aware that weight loss can cause problems. I found out the hard way. I started having dizzy spells that grew progressively worse until it reached the point that it was no longer safe for me to drive. Coincidentally, I had an appointment with my neurologist. When he checked my blood levels, he had a minor freak out. With my weight loss, I was basically taking 100 mg per day more meds than I needed. It had reached toxic levels in my system.

Domestic Engineer · Guru

Tignanello wrote:
My BMI says I should lose 20 more too. They I used a modify version that just put it on a spectrum that showed me in the healthy range and then rated my risk of health issues based on weight and suggested how it would be if I was using movement.

Where did you find a modified version? I'd love to try it.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

This is true.

When I lost 80 pounds, my doctor had to change my meds.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Domestic Engineer wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
My BMI says I should lose 20 more too. They I used a modify version that just put it on a spectrum that showed me in the healthy range and then rated my risk of health issues based on weight and suggested how it would be if I was using movement.
Where did you find a modified version? I'd love to try it.

http://www.smartbmicalculator.com/

Domestic Engineer · Guru

Thanks

eta. Oooo, I like this. According to the modified scale, a 5 more pound weight loss will put me at my optimal weight. Happy Dance.

-- Edited by Domestic Engineer on Saturday 4th of February 2017 09:58:00 PM

-- Edited by Domestic Engineer on Sunday 5th of February 2017 02:11:32 PM

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I don't think anyone should be below 1500 a day unless consulting with a doctor. You should be dropping weight doing 1500 a day.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I haven't counted calories, in decades.

I used to count carbs, for Wayne, back in the day.

I don't even do that, anymore.

I feel like such a lazy person.

You guys rock...for keeping track of this.

Shame on me. cry

(I used to pay more attention to this stuff. Since Chris died, I haven't bothered to so much as step on a scale. I figure that if my clothes still fit, I can't be too far off of where I should be.)

Keep up the good work. smile

I hope to get more with it, soon.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Tignanello wrote:
It suggests I should lose down to 'my eating disorder was bad but not yet deadly' weight. Probably not going to do that.

That's probably a good idea 👌

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

When I started keeping up with it, I thought I'd be way up there.

I felt like I was eating too much.

But I was noticing that I wasn't hitting 1,300 a day.

Most of the time it was lower, a lot lower.

So I tried eating 3 solid meals a day.

Still wasn't hitting it.

Portion control has been a big key I think.

Back when I was a teen and then a young mom and working, it was nothing for me to eat a whole pizza.

But I realized that was killing me.

I started cutting back.

I wasn't eating cause I was hungry.

Fast forward to about 3 months ago, I started keeping track and realized I wasn't hitting what the "science" said I should.

But my labs were good, except for my iron which has always been low.

My doctor wants me to lose more weight, so do I.

I sleep better, move better, breathe better if I'm not consuming more than 1200 calories a day.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I use my fitness pal and fitbit.

Cheerios4606 · Guru

Tignanello wrote:
Domestic Engineer wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
My BMI says I should lose 20 more too. They I used a modify version that just put it on a spectrum that showed me in the healthy range and then rated my risk of health issues based on weight and suggested how it would be if I was using movement.
Where did you find a modified version? I'd love to try it.
http://www.smartbmicalculator.com/

Pffft! That said my weight is fine however IT IS SO NOT FINE.

Lenni · Member

I am trying to keep track of my calories, but it can be difficult.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Seventeen million.

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Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Cheerios4606 wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Domestic Engineer wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
My BMI says I should lose 20 more too. They I used a modify version that just put it on a spectrum that showed me in the healthy range and then rated my risk of health issues based on weight and suggested how it would be if I was using movement.
Where did you find a modified version? I'd love to try it.
http://www.smartbmicalculator.com/
Pffft! That said my weight is fine however IT IS SO NOT FINE.

It scolded me for wanting to lose 4 pounds LOL... It's a great site but it has an attitude! biggrin biggrin

Divine Geek · Guru

Honeys_Mom wrote:
Cheerios4606 wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Domestic Engineer wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
My BMI says I should lose 20 more too. They I used a modify version that just put it on a spectrum that showed me in the healthy range and then rated my risk of health issues based on weight and suggested how it would be if I was using movement.
Where did you find a modified version? I'd love to try it.
http://www.smartbmicalculator.com/
Pffft! That said my weight is fine however IT IS SO NOT FINE.
It scolded me for wanting to lose 4 pounds LOL... It's a great site but it has an attitude!

It told me my goal was too ambitious and would lead to yo-yo dieting

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Cheerios4606 wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Domestic Engineer wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
My BMI says I should lose 20 more too. They I used a modify version that just put it on a spectrum that showed me in the healthy range and then rated my risk of health issues based on weight and suggested how it would be if I was using movement.
Where did you find a modified version? I'd love to try it.
http://www.smartbmicalculator.com/
Pffft! That said my weight is fine however IT IS SO NOT FINE.

Lol. Your weight being medically not-dangerous and you liking your weight are two different things!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Lenni wrote:
I am trying to keep track of my calories, but it can be difficult.

I'm a bit OCD so counting calories is easy for me.

Divine Geek · Guru

Lenni wrote:
I am trying to keep track of my calories, but it can be difficult.

Get an app. It makes it much easier

Cheerios4606 · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Lenni wrote:
I am trying to keep track of my calories, but it can be difficult.
I'm a bit OCD so counting calories is easy for me.

For you is it kinda on a generic level or is it like all the way down to every last bit of oil and seasoning you put in your mouth? I ask only cuz I sometimes wonder if it makes a difference in the end as to whether a person is religious about it or does it for general yes/no decisions on a meal. On one hand I would assume being ocd particular would offer fab results, but of course I have never tried it so I wouldnt really know for sure one way or another.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

I have never counted calories or used one of those apps. I feel that if I did, I would be eating a LOT more calories than you all!! Lol.

Eating such low calorie amounts isn't good for you either. It throws your body into starvation mode and you end up gaining weight.

The average woman should be eating 2000 calories a day to maintain weight or 1500 calories to lose a pound of weight a week. Eating less than that causes weight gain. -- from my BIL who is a registered dietician and nutritionist with both a bachelors and a masters degree in nutrition.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I can't imagine eating that much.

I'd be sick.

All a person would do is eat.

Seriously, I'd be sick being full like that.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Cheerios4606 wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Lenni wrote:
I
I'm a bit OCD so counting calories is easy for me.
For you is it kinda on a generic level or is it like all the way down to every last bit of oil and seasoning you put in your mouth? I ask only cuz I sometimes wonder if it makes a difference in the end as to whether a person is religious about it or does it for general yes/no decisions on a meal. On one hand I would assume being ocd particular would offer fab results, but of course I have never tried it so I wouldnt really know for sure one way or another.

When I used the app it said something like 1593 a day. A really weird number. So I rounded down and use 1500 as a base. I figure if I use a tiny squirt of ketchup then it will be allowed for. I generally don't add "extra's" to my meal but if I use a dab of salad dressing I don't count it and figure it fits into the 93 I rounded down. Whatever I am doing is working. I've lost 18 pounds.

Tangerine · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
I can't imagine eating that much.

I'd be sick.

All a person would do is eat.

Seriously, I'd be sick being full like that.

When I started weighing my portions with a food scale I was shocked by how much I had been eating.

Also, once I really grasped how many calories are in a fast food or restaurant meal (even the salads!) it really turned me off from eating anything I don't cook myself.

I guess my point is that it is easier than you might think to consume 2000 or more calories in a day. Or a single meal in a mexican restaurant.

Divine Geek · Guru

Tangerine wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
I can't imagine eating that much.

I'd be sick.

All a person would do is eat.

Seriously, I'd be sick being full like that.
When I started weighing my portions with a food scale I was shocked by how much I had been eating.
Also, once I really grasped how many calories are in a fast food or restaurant meal (even the salads!) it really turned me off from eating anything I don't cook myself.
I guess my point is that it is easier than you might think to consume 2000 or more calories in a day. Or a single meal in a mexican restaurant.

It really is easier than you think. I was checking out the menu before going out to dinner last week. A pasta dish looked good, it had almost 1,500 calories. And that didn't include the salad and bread. And then there is your drink. It can add up fast

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know a person can consume that much without thinking about it.

I'm not knocking anyone for what they eat in any way.

I can't finish my meal a lot of the time.

I eat the bulk of my calories at breakfast.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Wednesday 8th of February 2017 05:37:14 PM

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Tangerine wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
I can't imagine eating that much.

I'd be sick.

All a person would do is eat.

Seriously, I'd be sick being full like that.
When I started weighing my portions with a food scale I was shocked by how much I had been eating.
Also, once I really grasped how many calories are in a fast food or restaurant meal (even the salads!) it really turned me off from eating anything I don't cook myself.
I guess my point is that it is easier than you might think to consume 2000 or more calories in a day. Or a single meal in a mexican restaurant.

FNW · Guru

Divine Geek wrote:
Tangerine wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
I can't imagine eating that much.

I'd be sick.

All a person would do is eat.

Seriously, I'd be sick being full like that.
When I started weighing my portions with a food scale I was shocked by how much I had been eating.
Also, once I really grasped how many calories are in a fast food or restaurant meal (even the salads!) it really turned me off from eating anything I don't cook myself.
I guess my point is that it is easier than you might think to consume 2000 or more calories in a day. Or a single meal in a mexican restaurant.
It really is easier than you think. I was checking out the menu before going out to dinner last week. A pasta dish looked good, it had almost 1,500 calories. And that didn't include the salad and bread. And then there is your drink. It can add up fast

So true. SO true.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Mellow Momma wrote:
I have never counted calories or used one of those apps. I feel that if I did, I would be eating a LOT more calories than you all!! Lol.

Eating such low calorie amounts isn't good for you either. It throws your body into starvation mode and you end up gaining weight.

The average woman should be eating 2000 calories a day to maintain weight or 1500 calories to lose a pound of weight a week. Eating less than that causes weight gain. -- from my BIL who is a registered dietician and nutritionist with both a bachelors and a masters degree in nutrition.

2000 calories a day is VERY easy. My breakfast was easily 600 calories, and I had a small bagel sandwich and a drink. Yogurt snack was 140. Coffee was about 50 calories w/ cream and sugar. That was almost 800 calories before lunch.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I think people don't realize how quickly the "extras" add up. It's like spending money. How the hell does it add up so quickly? I only spent $10 here and $12 there, etc.