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General Fitness & Exercise
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Confused Calorie Intake

GetInShapeGirl
GetInShapeGirl
Posts: 5
Joined: 2002/07/25
Canada
2002/07/29, 02:24 PM
Hi everyone,

Just joined and I've done a few searches here, and can't find what I'm looking for.
I'm 5'3, 133lbs, my daily calorie intake is 1772. I'm just starting the Weight Loss & Definition Training program. Lifiting three times a week, cardio 4 times. Do I aim for this amount of calories or decrease it to lose body fat? The lowest I can go is 1345 calories before my body goes into starvation mode.

Thanks a lot,
Cher

PS. I LOVE this website!
rpacheco
rpacheco
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United States
2002/07/29, 02:31 PM
What does ft recommend (in the nutrition section) as far as total calories?

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GetInShapeGirl
GetInShapeGirl
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Joined: 2002/07/25
Canada
2002/07/29, 03:07 PM
The nutrition section says the following:

Cals: 1772
Protien:133
Fats: 22
Carbs: 266

Thanks
rpacheco
rpacheco
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2002/07/29, 04:06 PM
Then you should use 1,772 as your base. Adjust by 250 calories in the coming weeks if you are not getting the desired results.

If you have any other questions, feel free to send me an e-mail here at ft. Good luck!

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Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
gwendela
gwendela
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Joined: 2005/12/01
Canada
2005/12/05, 09:16 AM
does anyone know how many calorie I should be eating, I'm 5'6 100lbs I work out 3-4 times a week, I am confused, does anyone know?