Hello-
I am 5'8, 21 y/o, and 185 pounds. I was pregnant for a few months and by the time I m/c in March of this year, I was up to 203 pounds. I was sedentary during my pregnancy because there were complications, and needless to say I was depressed, so I ate all the time.
Since the beginning of March, I have lost 18 pounds. My main goal is to be healthy again and active. I would love to weigh 160 pounds again like high school, but my body is so different now I don't even know if thats possible!
I haven't been starving myself to lose this weight so fast- I promise. My body isn't meant to be this big, so maybe thats why its coming off so fast. I work out 5-6 days a week, 4 days or more doing cardio. I drink 120 oz. of water a day and I don't eat after 6pm. I only drink alcohol once every two weeks or so.
I try to eat my carbs earlier in the day with protein for good digestion, etc etc.
My BMR is 1600 calories a day.
My question: When I'm calculating my calories each day, do I factor in my BMR to what I have burned? Like, if I burned 400 at the gym, do I add that to 1600 for the day?
Also, what is a healthy caloric intake to maintain each day. I am very busy and forget to eat a lot, so I don't want to screw my metabolism up. I have very slow metabolism and can gain in an instant.
Any advice would help! I need to lose about 30 more pounds too.
THANKS!
Advice?
October 12th, 2007Anonymous Guest
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BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest. You do not need to add the number of calories you burn at the gym to BMR. If you need to get your daily calorie need (the number of calories required to maintain your weight), you multiply BMR by the activity level factor as follows:
*Sedentary - 1.2
*Lightly Active - 1.375
*Moderately Active - 1.55
*Very Active - 1.725
To lose a pound per week, you deduct about 500 calories from your daily calorie need. The recommended weight loss rate for most people is usually 1-2 pounds a week.
It is not good that you forget to eat. You should eat small but regular meals (4-5 small meals a day). You should not go under 1500 calories. You need to consult your doctor to find out what calorie intake is recommended to you. Remember, it is always a good idea to discuss your diet and calorie intake with your doctor especially if you had health problems.
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