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Originally Posted by muaythai_fatguy
2400 was the weight loss level... Most calculators put (sedentary) maintenance at about 3000.
net calories tried was something like... 1900, 2300, 2500, 2700...
Everything I cook is tracked with a food scale. Variables would be portion sizes at restaurants, and potentially my heart rate monitor (or other exercise calculators) being drastically off.
2100-2300 calories worked fantastically for the first 40lbs of weight loss. Literally flew right off; didn't even exercise.
I agree that if I'm eating at a deficit - I should be losing weight. Even if it's primarily lean mass. That's why I'm thinking about dropping way down to 1200. Something is screwed up in the math.
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I've gotta agree with Skoorb. I would try 1500--it worked pretty well for me. The problem with going too low cal is that it is very difficult to stick to (I know, I did 1000 a day for nine months before) and may not work much better than a slightly higher level that is easier to live with.
And, make darned sure those are 1500 "good" cals. I like at least 100 grams of protein, fruit, veggies and as little simple carbs as possible.
If you weigh/measure your portions and stick to 1500 a day, I guarantee you will lose weight.
Regards,
Michael
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May 4, 2010...... 440? lbs. (Start FitDay Size 60 Jeans) 
June 19, 2010.... 393 lbs. (First Weigh-in)
June 19, 2011.... 229 lbs. (164 lbs. gone in one year :-)
Current Weight... 185 lbs. (Size 36 Jeans) 
Next Goal 169 lbs. (07/04/12) Ultimate Goal 165 lbs. (12/31/12)
The best exercises for weight loss are Fork Putdowns and Table Pushaways.
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