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BMR and nutritinal calculator.....

kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2004/08/24, 02:10 PM many people don´t know how many calories to eat in order to lose weight ot gain weight and how many grams their fat. protein and carbs percentage represent. here is something that can help everyone with this problem and those who wants to start a strict diet regime. have fun kakaroto http://www.michaelandkendra.com/BMRCALC/bmrcalc.htm
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/08/26, 10:50 AM I don't have excel, so i couldn't open the file at the website...I am having someone try and get it for me.... Thanks for the info tip, though. -------------- "Achieving worthwhile goals requires a consistent investment of time and effort on your part....The rewards you receive will be in direct proportion to the consistent effort you put forth." Brian Johnston, The Power of The Champions
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2004/08/26, 01:57 PM i jusrt hope it will be usefull for people
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2004/09/10, 09:09 PM asimmer could you use this calculator?
DX14AG Posts: 1,055 Joined: 2004/07/22	2004/09/19, 10:07 PM thanks kakaroto
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2004/09/23, 10:36 PM i am glad it helped you
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2004/10/05, 11:50 PM I think this should be a thumb tac. Good program kakaroto
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2005/05/20, 10:10 AM i am reposting on this thread because many people are asking about their calories and since this is an old thread, they cant see it.
bropie Posts: 1,084 Joined: 2004/12/04	2005/05/20, 12:48 PM wow.. great one
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2005/05/20, 06:51 PM yes indeed :big_smile:
SpiritOfThings Posts: 58 Joined: 2007/01/18	2007/01/31, 10:00 AM I know this is an old thread, maybe one of you kind folks will read my question and comment on it... Anyway, I used the Elias calc yesterday, and for me (38 year old, not so active, 210 lb. male) to lose 2 lbs. per week, I would need to be at 1451 calories per day. The FT calc says I should be at 3,000-something!!! Of course, the FT calc doesn't take into consideration that 2 lbs. per week is my goal. Would a "happy medium" be acceptable? Thanks for reading!
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/31, 12:26 PM Hi ts.....FT cal intake is always very high!!!!!but 1451 is way to low...I eat more than that...I'm 140. Cut your calories slowly until you start to see the weight dropping to 1-2lbs per week...stay away from processed foods...keep your protein and high fiber vegatables high...stick with complex carbs...but dont go crazy... :) -------------- "But more than anything, more than anything, My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold" My Wish Rascall Flats I sing this song to my kids...but I realized..it works for yall too....
SpiritOfThings Posts: 58 Joined: 2007/01/18	2007/01/31, 01:10 PM Thank you, KC. Always appreciate your input.
conan_0822 Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/11/23	2007/01/31, 03:13 PM Here's the caloric calculator I used . I got it from a book so it might seem long, but I'd like to know if it seems to be accurate for some of you all. A. Your weight in lbs B. multiply A by 11 to get your resting metabolic rate C. multiply B by X*** to estimate your caloric expenditure through basic daily activities ( X value at bottom of post) D. Multiply the number of minutes you lift weights per week by 5 E. multiply the number of minutes per week that you run, cycle, or play sports by 8 F. Add line D and E, and divide by 7 G. Add C and line F to get you daily caloric needs H. Subtract 1000 from line G to get your your daily calorie needs to lose 2 lbs of fat per week. *** X= Very light=1.3 Light=1.6 Moderate=1.7 havey=2.1 After doing the calculations for myself it has me at 2134 to lose 2 lbs a week. To gain 1 lb a week it puts me at 3634 calories. These numbers seem good to me :)
SpiritOfThings Posts: 58 Joined: 2007/01/18	2007/01/31, 03:44 PM I just did the math... It has me at 2718 to lose 2 lbs. per week! Thanks for posting that, Conan.
conan_0822 Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/11/23	2007/01/31, 08:30 PM ts, just as with any calculators, it'll probably need adjusting. Just remember that 1lb=3500 calories. So you can adjust accordingly. And also remember that you need to make sure those are quality calories. If your consuming a large amount of fats then it won't matter how close you get to your target calories.
SpiritOfThings Posts: 58 Joined: 2007/01/18	2007/02/01, 08:49 AM I'm sorry, Conan. You lost me. What do you mean by 1 lb = 3500 calories? And yes, I have been paying close attention to the fat. My fat intake has dropped dramatically. I so far have lost 12 lbs since January 1. The first 9 wasn't too hard, the last 3 have been a pain!
conan_0822 Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/11/23	2007/02/01, 09:28 AM To lose one lb of body weight it takes 3500 calories, so that's why you are cutting your maintainence caloric intake by 1000 calories/day. (1,000 x 7=7000. 3500 (for 1lb weight loss) X 2=7,000) Don't worry about the drop-off in weight loss, that is natural!! You really shouldn't try to lose more than 2 lbs/week as you risk losing muscle in the process!! Eventually as you lose weight you'll have to redo the calculation to keep current with your weight situation :)