Calorie Question for Your Exercise Guru's
Okay. I have a LOT of expenses this coming month and shelling out $40.00 for 30 minutes for a 2 minute conversation with the nutritionist seems a little taxing on my checkbook.
I've increased my workouts at the gym (well, for me they're increased). I have three sessions per week (two half hour sessions, one 45 minute session) with my trainer which involve weights and cardio. I'm also using the elliptical for an hour, and am going to be doing at least one (hopefully two) spin class during the week.
I'm trying to guage where my caloric intake should be. Should I be shooting for 1,500? I average 1,000-1,300 a day. I get my water in, I'm usually pretty good getting my protein in (I crash really hard when I don't).
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I've increased my workouts at the gym (well, for me they're increased). I have three sessions per week (two half hour sessions, one 45 minute session) with my trainer which involve weights and cardio. I'm also using the elliptical for an hour, and am going to be doing at least one (hopefully two) spin class during the week.
I'm trying to guage where my caloric intake should be. Should I be shooting for 1,500? I average 1,000-1,300 a day. I get my water in, I'm usually pretty good getting my protein in (I crash really hard when I don't).
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I'd love to hear more insight on this as I am struggling figuring out my number of calories. I was around 1000-1200 for the longest and in the last month and a half i was stalling and even adding a few pounds, I increased my calories to 1200-1400 and increased my workouts in the last few days trying to see if that jump starts things again, I am pretty much at goal weight very very close to it anyways, I'd like to drop another 5 lbs.
I am afraid that everyone is different and you may get a lot of different answers.
Instead of calories specifically, look at what makes up those calories. Drive your protein closer to 100, keep on track with complex carbs. If you are keeping your exercise to an hour per session, you don't necessarily need to eat before your sessions. If you are moving towards endurance, and going out it for 2 hours or more per session, you may need to look at something during your workout.
You may have to play a bit to find the balance that works for your body. Too few calories and the losing stops. Do you know what your caloric burn is estimated for the workouts you are doing? I run a deficit of 500-1000 calories a day, from what I calculate I am burning. I have weeks where I don't lose anything, and weeks where I drop 5 or more at a time. Also, the closer you get to goal, the harder those last 20 pounds can be to address.
It could be good to check in on the exercise and fitness forum as well. Many great resources there, who are very dedicated to their workouts.
Instead of calories specifically, look at what makes up those calories. Drive your protein closer to 100, keep on track with complex carbs. If you are keeping your exercise to an hour per session, you don't necessarily need to eat before your sessions. If you are moving towards endurance, and going out it for 2 hours or more per session, you may need to look at something during your workout.
You may have to play a bit to find the balance that works for your body. Too few calories and the losing stops. Do you know what your caloric burn is estimated for the workouts you are doing? I run a deficit of 500-1000 calories a day, from what I calculate I am burning. I have weeks where I don't lose anything, and weeks where I drop 5 or more at a time. Also, the closer you get to goal, the harder those last 20 pounds can be to address.
It could be good to check in on the exercise and fitness forum as well. Many great resources there, who are very dedicated to their workouts.
Without knowing what you are burning every day, it's hard to say. I have a BodyMedia Fit so I know what my body is burning. You can't really go by what the machines say. My experience is you are actually burning about half what it says you are (except the treadmill, which isn't that far off).
If you know your resting metabolic rate is, you can try to eat to your RMR so your body is getting at least what it needs at rest.
But I wouldn't worry so much about the intake part if you're getting 1,000 - 1,300 calories a day. I've seen folks who exercise and eat intuitively and do absolutely fine. If your goal is to lose in a certain period of time, that can be problematic, but if you are a "slow and steady wins the race" type, the weight will come off. You may stall a few times and have to play around with both activity and calories to get there, but it will come off!
If you know your resting metabolic rate is, you can try to eat to your RMR so your body is getting at least what it needs at rest.
But I wouldn't worry so much about the intake part if you're getting 1,000 - 1,300 calories a day. I've seen folks who exercise and eat intuitively and do absolutely fine. If your goal is to lose in a certain period of time, that can be problematic, but if you are a "slow and steady wins the race" type, the weight will come off. You may stall a few times and have to play around with both activity and calories to get there, but it will come off!
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