Higher calorie allowance?

[Phoenyx]

There seem to be a lot of people here on around 1200 calories. I stick to 1800-2000 even though mfp gave me 1410, because if I go that low I find I end up craving and bingeing. I lose weight nicely on my higher limit, I was wondering if anyone else finds this?

 

[BerryBerry]

There seem to be a lot of people here on around 1200 calories. I stick to 1800-2000 even though mfp gave me 1410, because if I go that low I find I end up craving and bingeing. I lose weight nicely on my higher limit, I was wondering if anyone else finds this?

To be honest mine usually fluctuates between 800-1300 in the week - nearest 1200 most days but weekends probably nearer 6000 over Friday- Sunday. So the week ends up at about 12,000 which is similar to your 12,600 at 1,800 a day over the week.

However my losses have been pretty crap recently. Hoping to be a bit more accurate in tracking them from now on to keep my momentum up.

 

[TracyGWill]

I lost nicely on 1800 to start with, but I had 10 stone to lose, so I was bound to lose on a higher level at first. I've gradually decreased my intake over the last 15 months, and have lost 7 stone so far. Currently on 1400 a day, and I can't imagine reducing it much below that. If you're losing on 1800 carry on with it - there's then plenty of scope for reducing it as the losses slow down. All the best. xx

 

[MissAmy]

Yep. I'm on 1700 and have been sincyi started at 20stone 13lb.

14 weeks, in and still averaging 2lb a week so no desire to drop. If i do start to plateau i may reassess my calorie level.

 

[time2go]

I am just starting calorie counting. Today is my first day. Mfp recommends 1500 so gonna try that ser how it goes x

 

[huwiesmummy]

I am just starting calorie counting. Today is my first day. Mfp recommends 1500 so gonna try that ser how it goes x

Hello there! nice to see you over here

I was thinking of doing 1200 but may see what MFP wants me to do and try that way.

 

[time2go]

Hello there! nice to see you over here

I was thinking of doing 1200 but may see what MFP wants me to do and try that way.

I know! I got a bit messed up, just going to go to basics and see how I get on. Just gonna try eat healthy but keep an eye on calories x