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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 |
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"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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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"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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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"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. |
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