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How many calories should I have to loose

workingoutgirl Posts: 289 Joined: 2001/11/15	2004/10/26, 08:20 PM I am sure it's been posted but hey............want the facts from the experts....and I know exercise is the #1 but............5'3 and want to shed 10 pounds......what is the "rule of thumb" if there is such............I'm ready.............and I'm over 40 ........ug.......meaning it seems a tad.........tougher these days.....but dang it..........it's coming off........
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/10/26, 08:53 PM Start out by going with 13cal per pound, if after 2 weeks you don't see/feel a change, reduce another calorie. Don't go below 12 cal per pound as that will make you feel dizzy, light headed etc. Good luck and hope you stick to it. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2004/10/27, 11:43 AM ok carivan(and any else who read this) I just did 13xmy weight of 235, and it comes out to over 3000 calories a day. Right now that just seems enormous considering I have a hard time getting 1500 a day. However, if you were to calculate calories at my goal weight of 165, it would only be a little over 2000. It's all relative to how much you weigh at this point in time I know, but I was wondering if it would be ok for me to be reaching for the 2000 calorie goal right now instead of the 3000 because at the present time 2000 seems a lot more likely to be obtained. Ideas??
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/10/27, 12:35 PM you can try it, but if you are exercising, or doing any type of exertion, you will tire really fast. At 11 calories per pound, I would say try it, but if you feel light and dizzy, and get shakey, start upping the calories. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/10/27, 12:53 PM try using your "lean" weight for calories.....concidering adipose tissue(fat) dosn't consume engery, I think thats a better way, at least to me for caloric needs. -------------- ....I'm probably in my underwear typing this......or maybe not!