How many kcal do you aim for in a day?

[clouddog]

I've been on 1350 but have recently reduced to 1100

It's a bit of a boost to fast weight loss, but I'm worried I might not be able to keep it up...

Have eaten 950 and it's only 14:31, So I doubt i'll meet 1100 today

need advice.

Heard that sometimes you loose more weight if you eat a bit more sometimes and a bit less at other times,

 

[Bella-slimmer]

Hi Clouddog,

Most doctors/dieticians recommend that you don't try to go under 1200 as it can tricky to get all the nutrients that you need with lower calorie allowances. I usually aim for 1500 but often have quite a lot more (i.e. around 1800+).

I'm attaching a link to a calorie calculator that lets you work out the number of calories that you need to stay the same weight- you just have to subtract 500 calories to find the number you need to eat to lose 1lb a week and 1000 calories for 2lbs a week.

Health-calc - Energy expenditure adv.

 

[worldwidewren]

Aiming for no more than 1500

 

[blubex]

I aim for 1200 daily. ..my bmr is 1800 so if I have a bad day I make sure I don't exceed 1800.... its worked for me so far. ..6 months in and lost every week

 

[clouddog]

love the health calculator - so simple!

Thanks!

 

[clouddog]

Congrats Becky for losing so consistently
Fantastic!

 

[Rachella]

1000 cals sounds low to me to sustain (although I did do just that for my first couple of months then gradually increased to 1350).