curious

In your opinion how many calories would a 40 yr. old, 5 ft. 10 inch,
x-large frame (measured), previously sedentary/just starting an exercise
program female need per day?

I could google it of course but I think people who've lived the weight
loss and are maintaining are better sources of info than some online
calculator or insurance company suggestions.
thanks

"Lisa" wrote in message ...
In your opinion how many calories would a 40 yr. old, 5 ft. 10 inch,
x-large frame (measured), previously sedentary/just starting an exercise
program female need per day?

I could google it of course but I think people who've lived the weight
loss and are maintaining are better sources of info than some online
calculator or insurance company suggestions.
thanks

I would shoot for around 10 calories per pound of current bodyweight.

On Aug 22, 1:59 pm, Lisa wrote:
In your opinion how many calories would a 40 yr. old, 5 ft. 10 inch,
x-large frame (measured), previously sedentary/just starting an exercise
program female need per day?

I could google it of course but I think people who've lived the weight
loss and are maintaining are better sources of info than some online
calculator or insurance company suggestions.
thanks

This question is a bit too open-ended to answer. It isn't clear
whether you mean calories needed to maintain your current weight or
calories needed to lose weight at a healthy rate (1-2 lbs/week).
Either way, the answer is dependent on your current body weight, not
on your frame size or height. (Those will influence your ideal
weight, but not how many calories your body burns.) Also, what does
your exercise program consist of? To figure out calories needed to
maintain or lose weight, the two main factors that go into the
equation are your current bodyweight and the calories you burn through
exercise. (Your age, which you've told us, is another factor.) If
you'd rather not share this information here, you can use an online
calculator like the one at http://www.internetfitness.com/calculators/bmr.htm.
(This site will tell you your caloric needs to maintain weight. If
you cut that by about 500 calories per day you should lose about 1 lb/
week.)

Whatever you find out by asking us or using a calculator, it will be
only an approxmation, and you'll have to experiment a bit to see what
works for you. If you keep track of the calories consumed and the
effect on your weight, you'll be able to adjust as needed.

Chris
262/130s/130s
maintaining since June 2004

Lisa wrote:

In your opinion how many calories would a 40 yr. old, 5 ft. 10 inch,
x-large frame (measured), previously sedentary/just starting an exercise
program female need per day?

I could google it of course but I think people who've lived the weight
loss and are maintaining are better sources of info than some online
calculator or insurance company suggestions.

Simple starting point - Insurance tables run 10 pounds to low. Look
up your height, add 10 pounds to its recommendations, then use a
guideline like 10 calories per pound.

"Lisa" wrote in message ...
In your opinion how many calories would a 40 yr. old, 5 ft. 10 inch,
x-large frame (measured), previously sedentary/just starting an exercise
program female need per day?

I could google it of course but I think people who've lived the weight
loss and are maintaining are better sources of info than some online
calculator or insurance company suggestions.
thanks

If you want to lose weight go for 1200 to 1600 calories per day.

And get off your butt and MOVE! Increase your physical activity. The more
you increase the better you'll do.

determined wrote:
"Lisa" wrote in message ...
In your opinion how many calories would a 40 yr. old, 5 ft. 10 inch,
x-large frame (measured), previously sedentary/just starting an exercise
program female need per day?

I could google it of course but I think people who've lived the weight
loss and are maintaining are better sources of info than some online
calculator or insurance company suggestions.
thanks

I would shoot for around 10 calories per pound of current bodyweight.


That would be too much currently, but I see what you mean. Thanks.

Chris wrote:
On Aug 22, 1:59 pm, Lisa wrote:
In your opinion how many calories would a 40 yr. old, 5 ft. 10 inch,
x-large frame (measured), previously sedentary/just starting an exercise
program female need per day?

I could google it of course but I think people who've lived the weight
loss and are maintaining are better sources of info than some online
calculator or insurance company suggestions.
thanks

This question is a bit too open-ended to answer. It isn't clear
whether you mean calories needed to maintain your current weight or
calories needed to lose weight at a healthy rate (1-2 lbs/week).


To lose, preferably at a safe, healthy rate, as you suggested.


Either way, the answer is dependent on your current body weight, not
on your frame size or height. (Those will influence your ideal
weight, but not how many calories your body burns.)


I see.


Also, what does
your exercise program consist of?


At the moment, walking and yoga specially geared toward morbidly obese
women. Pretty tame but it's enough for now.


To figure out calories needed to
maintain or lose weight, the two main factors that go into the
equation are your current bodyweight and the calories you burn through
exercise. (Your age, which you've told us, is another factor.) If
you'd rather not share this information here, you can use an online
calculator like the one at http://www.internetfitness.com/calculators/bmr.htm.
(This site will tell you your caloric needs to maintain weight. If
you cut that by about 500 calories per day you should lose about 1 lb/
week.)

Whatever you find out by asking us or using a calculator, it will be
only an approxmation, and you'll have to experiment a bit to see what
works for you. If you keep track of the calories consumed and the
effect on your weight, you'll be able to adjust as needed.


Thanks a lot Chris, that helped very much!

Doug Freyburger wrote:
Lisa wrote:
In your opinion how many calories would a 40 yr. old, 5 ft. 10 inch,
x-large frame (measured), previously sedentary/just starting an exercise
program female need per day?

I could google it of course but I think people who've lived the weight
loss and are maintaining are better sources of info than some online
calculator or insurance company suggestions.

Simple starting point - Insurance tables run 10 pounds to low. Look
up your height, add 10 pounds to its recommendations, then use a
guideline like 10 calories per pound.


Noted. Thanks Doug.

LFM wrote:
"Lisa" wrote in message ...
In your opinion how many calories would a 40 yr. old, 5 ft. 10 inch,
x-large frame (measured), previously sedentary/just starting an exercise
program female need per day?

I could google it of course but I think people who've lived the weight
loss and are maintaining are better sources of info than some online
calculator or insurance company suggestions.
thanks

If you want to lose weight go for 1200 to 1600 calories per day.


Wow, that sounds low.


And get off your butt and MOVE! Increase your physical activity. The more
you increase the better you'll do.


Baby steps, LFM. I don't want to burn out, be overwhelmed or give
myself a heart attack. Thanks for your opinion, appreciated.

"Lisa" wrote in message ...
LFM wrote:
"Lisa" wrote in message ...
In your opinion how many calories would a 40 yr. old, 5 ft. 10 inch,
x-large frame (measured), previously sedentary/just starting an exercise
program female need per day?

I could google it of course but I think people who've lived the weight
loss and are maintaining are better sources of info than some online
calculator or insurance company suggestions.
thanks

If you want to lose weight go for 1200 to 1600 calories per day.


Wow, that sounds low.


And get off your butt and MOVE! Increase your physical activity. The
more you increase the better you'll do.


Baby steps, LFM. I don't want to burn out, be overwhelmed or give myself
a heart attack. Thanks for your opinion, appreciated.

LFM is right of course - increasing your physical activity will help you in
leaps and bounds over diet alone, although diet is probably the most
important aspect. You hadn't hinted in your original post that you were
morbidly obese, so obviously your physical activities are going to be
somewhat limited. Do what you can.

Probably also if you are morbidly obese, 1200 calories IS too low. How much
do you weigh? Are you under a doctor's care? With the extra considerations
for someone who is very overweight, it's important to be closely monitored
by a professional.

Congratulations on taking your first steps.