Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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Jenna13
Jenna13
Posts: 4
Joined: 2003/05/27
United States
2003/05/28, 09:33 AM
well I just started this exercise thing a day or two ago and I love it! My muscles hurt so badly wich means its working. The diet is hard though they want me to eat more then I do. Anyone know why you have to eat more then 2000 calories a day I thought that was what was recommended? this says I should eat 2188. I am a 20 year old college student and just hoping this works
Playdo
Playdo
Posts: 7
Joined: 2003/05/26
United States
2003/05/28, 10:38 AM
Hi Jenna!
I am also new here, but I think I can help you a little.

The 2000 calorie diet is the average recommendation. When you input you weight/height and all that other personal info, the fine people*ahem* here calculated what you caloric intake (as well as carbs, proteins, and fats) should be based on that information.
I will go ahead and say that you should follow it, as long as you follow everything else in your entire program. That extra 188 calories you are seeing will most likely be needed very much!

You think thats bad, though? I am on a gaining regimen and here are my intake values: 4025 calories, 242g protein, 564g carbs, 112g fats!!! I am on my first meal today, and it is brutal! I never thought I could eat so much! lol

Take care,
Rich
sypress
sypress
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Joined: 2003/04/13
Canada
2003/05/28, 03:05 PM
Welcome to Ft . Good luck with your goals.
Jenna13
Jenna13
Posts: 4
Joined: 2003/05/27
United States
2003/05/28, 06:24 PM
Thanks and ya its 6 at night and I have only had 600 calories should I try to cram myself for the rest?
sandysford
sandysford
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United States
2003/05/28, 07:42 PM
Sounds like you have already gotten some excellent advice, so I will just welcome you to FT. Good luck with all your goals.

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Jenna13
Jenna13
Posts: 4
Joined: 2003/05/27
United States
2003/05/28, 07:58 PM
thanks!