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kimberly k asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 8 years ago

5'4", 133 pounds, 50 year old woman. Says i need to eat 1065 to lose. Is this right?

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  • John
    Lv 5
    8 years ago
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    Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is 1300 calories per day, so your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) is 1560 calories per day if you are sedentary (little or no exercise), 1787.5 calories per day if you are lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week), 2015 calories per day if you are moderately active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week), 2242.5 calories per day if you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days/week), or 2470 calories per day if you are extra active (very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training). Therefore, a healthy intake for weight loss based on activity level for your BMR is as follows:

    Sedentary: 1248 to 1559 calories per day

    Lightly Active: 1430 to 1787 calories per day

    Moderately Active: 1612 to 2014 calories per day

    Very Active: 1794 to 2242 calories per day

    Extra Active: 1976 to 2469 calories per day

    However, you really do not need to lose any weight at all. Your BMI is 22.8, which is within the healthy range for adults (18.5 to 24.9). Your healthy range by BMI is 107.5 to 145.3 pounds.

    If you think you have too much body fat, first go to https://sites.google.com/site/calculateyourbmi/all... to calculate your body fat percentage and find out for sure. Before measuring, click the link to make sure you know where to measure, as measuring (especially the chest) at the wrong spot can severely affect the accuracy of your body fat calculation.

    If the result of the body fat calculation comes out above the healthy range, or the calculated minimum weight is less than 107.5 pounds, I recommend that you exercise. Some exercises can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--Baq-8CrAtmM5... and http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/finder/ . If you just want to be in the lower portion of the healthy range, and your calculated minimum weight by body fat percentage is at least 107.5 pounds, you can just eat a healthy diet for weight loss (as mentioned earlier). If your minimum weight by body fat percentage is less than 107.5 pounds, I recommend that you gain muscle in order to get your minimum weight by body fat percentage up to that weight. I do not recommend that you go below 107.5 pounds for your height.

    Source(s): https://sites.google.com/site/calculateyourbmi/all... [BMR and TDEE calculations] To lose weight, you need to eat less than your TDEE; however, eating less than 80% of your TDEE can result in starvation mode, which can lower your metabolism and even cause weight gain as well as horrible symptoms. [calculation of healthy intake for weight loss] https://sites.google.com/site/calculateyourbmi/all... [calculation of BMI and healthy range]
  • Darrin
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Im not sure why you want to lose weight. That seems like a good weight for you. Certainly dont need to go below 125.

    If you want to workout and tone up, go for it. But I wouldnt worry about losing weight.

    And you need to eat a bit more than that specially if you are going to be working out.

    1200 calories for normal slow daily life. Up to 1400 or so if you are busy and even add an extra 300 or so if you are working out daily. Obviously everyone is different and there is no cookie cutter perfect answer. Start with that and modify as needed.........>

  • 5 years ago

    If you’re supplementing, the minerals and vitamins most likely to rev up your metabolic engine are B complex, magnesium, copper, selenium, chromium and manganese. But don’t overdo the item, find foods that are rich options for each. Nuts and seeds in a very small handful are perfect, states Stephanie Karl, Nutritionalist at this Dubai London Clinic.

  • .
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    No, that's for "extreme" fat loss, and I wouldn't recommend it...

    Per the source site, a person your age/size/sex should consume 1331 calories/day to lose weight (fat) assuming you exercise 3x per week...if you exercise more frequently, your calorie needs would increase (see the calculator to determine what your needs are based on your exercise frequency)...

    I wouldn't go below 1200 at all for a person your height...and really the 1300+ is more appropriate...just make sure you are eating clean (or as clean as possible)...

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  • 4 years ago

    operate as well as goal during your favourite shows

  • 4 years ago

    Cary a motivational photography together with you

  • 5 years ago

    Eat in front of a person rather than a screen. It cuts down on mindless eating and allows you to more accountable for each mouthful.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Check out menus online before heading out so you've got a few healthy options in thoughts.

  • 5 years ago

    Start out reading through with fitness/nutrition ebooks

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Set up reminders on your computer or phone every hour to encourage yourself to get up, walk around, along with stretch.

  • 5 years ago

    Maintain it natural. Avoiding processed foods will keep digestion working efficiently as well as minimise your salt intake.

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