How many calories should I eat? - Page 2

neurogrrl · 02-05-2012, 09:22 AM

I have a sneaking suspicion that you may be African American? For some reason, BMI calculations don't work as well for African Americans; I suspect that in general they may have greater diversity in the weight that nature "intends" them to carry.

ToriD1012 · 02-06-2012, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by neurogrrl

I have a sneaking suspicion that you may be African American? For some reason, BMI calculations don't work as well for African Americans; I suspect that in general they may have greater diversity in the weight that nature "intends" them to carry.

Would you have the same sneaking suspicion that I too am African American (which clearly by my avatar, I'm not) just because I too fit into the same mold as the original poster? I'm an inch or so taller, and still a bit heavier, but I too can carry more weight yet look "less fat" than someone else of the same height and weight. It has nothing to do with race, but BODY TYPE. Anyone, no matter their racial background, who is more muscular than the "norm" is going to weigh more and have a higher BMI than someone who isn't.

I swear....

VitoVino · 02-06-2012, 03:48 AM

anmaripc · 02-08-2012, 02:37 PM

The number of calories you need each day depends on your activity levels and your body size. Your diet is the key factor that affects your weight and health.
How many calories should i eat
The first thing you need to do for lose weight is determinate the calories that you need a day.
The second is begin cut down the extra calories means change your diet and make exercises for burn these extra calories.
You need cut down 500 calories a day to lose 1 pound a week or 1,000 calories a day to lose 2 pounds a week (1 and 2 pounds a week is considered safe rate to lose weight).
Hope this help

whatevsk · 02-29-2012, 11:50 AM

Make sure you don't go below 1200... but 1200-1400 is good for weight loss, but make sure if you do a heavy workout you eat extra calories in that day.

VitoVino · 02-29-2012, 03:19 PM

Calories?

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RoselynDandy · 03-19-2012, 10:51 AM

Hey there, 1600 calories is probably appropriate for your metabolism, especially if you have a significant amount of muscle already. If you're trying to lose weight you could integrate some cardio at the gym because that would definately help boost your calorie burn. Just never, ever, eat less than 1200 calories a day, it will put your body into starvation mode and you'll either lose the important fat feeding your organs or your muscles will start to atrophe. I've heard of calorie restricting underneath 1200, but I can't imagine actually getting around the body's natural defenses. Btw, i'm 23 5'5 and 145 lbs and I eat around 1300 a day.

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neurogrrl FitDay Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 20	Ashley... I have a sneaking suspicion that you may be African American? For some reason, BMI calculations don't work as well for African Americans; I suspect that in general they may have greater diversity in the weight that nature "intends" them to carry.

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anmaripc FitDay Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1	The number of calories you need each day depends on your activity levels and your body size. Your diet is the key factor that affects your weight and health. How many calories should i eat The first thing you need to do for lose weight is determinate the calories that you need a day. The second is begin cut down the extra calories means change your diet and make exercises for burn these extra calories. You need cut down 500 calories a day to lose 1 pound a week or 1,000 calories a day to lose 2 pounds a week (1 and 2 pounds a week is considered safe rate to lose weight). Hope this help Last edited by anmaripc; 02-08-2012 at 02:39 PM.

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VitoVino FitDay Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: 86 Posts: 1,831	Calories? FitDay's Best of Series: # of Calories for WOMEN? __________________ Vito Think of food as fuel for the body instead of feeding emotions

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02-29-2012, 11:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
whatevsk FitDay Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 13	Make sure you don't go below 1200... but 1200-1400 is good for weight loss, but make sure if you do a heavy workout you eat extra calories in that day.

03-19-2012, 10:51 AM	#17 (permalink)
RoselynDandy FitDay Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1	Hey there, 1600 calories is probably appropriate for your metabolism, especially if you have a significant amount of muscle already. If you're trying to lose weight you could integrate some cardio at the gym because that would definately help boost your calorie burn. Just never, ever, eat less than 1200 calories a day, it will put your body into starvation mode and you'll either lose the important fat feeding your organs or your muscles will start to atrophe. I've heard of calorie restricting underneath 1200, but I can't imagine actually getting around the body's natural defenses. Btw, i'm 23 5'5 and 145 lbs and I eat around 1300 a day.