calories?

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

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Apevril Posts: 2 Joined: 2006/05/24	2006/05/25, 03:44 PM I am 5-7, 140 pds. Definately said to eat 2200 calories a day. I usually only eat about 1500 a day right now (course, im not really excercising!) do i really need to eat that much? Wont i GAIN weight? confused...

KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/05/25, 04:18 PM That sounds like alot to me too....guess we'll have to wait for a post from someone who knows a little more!:) -------------- There are no rewards in life for having brains,only for using them!
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/05/25, 04:48 PM Your current weight sounds about right for your hieght. 1500 calories probably is a bit low, especially once you get more active. However, calories clculated on this site tend to be on the high side. I would estimate that you should probably be taking in closer to 1800-2000 calories per day, from healthy food sources like lean protien, complex carbs and healthy fats. What are your goals...wt loss? building muscle? -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.