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Questions on calorie estimate?

BADDLEGG
BADDLEGG
Posts: 2
Joined: 2007/12/17
United States
2007/12/17, 01:45 PM
mine says like 4100 max. I thought through other calculators on the web that being 270 lbs. with a 39% body fat moderate activity level that 4100 was a little high. I thought more around 3500 to 3000. Does the 4100 mean max and you should try to eat below that or to shoot for that daily?
returnofplex
returnofplex
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Joined: 2007/10/26
United States
2007/12/17, 05:30 PM
I think those estimates are really high. If I were you, I'd shoot for around 2500-2700 to start with, and see what happens. If you are trying to lose weight, then that should put you on track. I think the high calorie estimate is for gaining mass. Normally you would consume more calories if you are trying to bulk up.