I am currently starting a diet and was wondering what my calorie intake should be per day i'm 37.?
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multiply weight ____x 10 if inactive, 11 moderatly active, 12 very active.  Take that # and subtract the 500 cal. Ex: 140 lb', inactive person 140x10+= 1400-500=900 next Ex:140x11=1540-500=1040 and so on.
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Yes it is enough.\nIf you eat about 1200 calories a day.\nfor example\nMorning: a piece of toast and a little cheese (20grms.)\nSnack:   an apple\nLunch: 200 grms cooked! vegetables 100 - 150 grms. chicken or other meat or fish (grilled or boiled), some salad (homemade dressing, no oil)\nSnack: another piece of fruit\nDinner: one piece of bread and some cheese or an egg\n\nDrink plenty of water and avoid fat and sugar\n\nI did this and I lost 9 kg in one month\n\nWhen the body gets used to the smaller amount of food, loosing weight slows down, but you will still loose.\n\nWhen you follow this plan, you will stay healthy.\n\nTry to exercise as well, but not too much, as you might have sugar cravings.\n\nIn any case you should check if you are healthy before you start any kind of diet.\n\nIf you are not sure you should talk to your family doctor.\n\nHope this helps.
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yes and i ended up having an eating disorder.  You should never eat less than 1,200 - 1,400 calories a day.  NO MATTER WHAT!  You should really eat more than that.  If you eat less than that in the long run you'll only harm yourself.  You're metabolism will slow down and you'll have to eat less and less.  It's cyclical.  You also will have no energy and won't be happy because your blood sugar will suck.  If you want to lose weight, just workout and eat right.  Be sensible.
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Lisa, \n\nYou should try to consume about 500 calories less than your Resting Metabolic Rate. BUT not less than 1000. Here are some formulas to estimate your Resting Metabolic Rate\n\nFor men, the RMR. = \n66.5 + (13.75 x kg) + (5.003 x cm) - (6.775 x age)\nFor women, the RMR = \n655.1 + (9.563 x kg) + (1.850 x cm) - (4.676 x age)\n\nOne thing you need to be really careful about is that in cutting your calories you don't also cut your Nutrition. Make sure you are still recieving the Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Protien, Fiber and other essential nutrients.\n\nBest of Luck\nCharlie
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I aim for 1900 calories a day or less.  I am  working closely with a diet/fitness professional.  I write down what I eat in a food journal along with the calorie value of everything and I meet with my girl once a week to discuss what I ate and how I felt and all that.  She encourages me to eat several times throughout the day -every 2 or 3 hours in fact.  I do plan ahead, but allow for some spontenaity, I also eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables.   When I eat at a friends house or a restaurant I write down what I ate when I get home and use this website to estimate the calorie value of what it was;\nhttp://www.calorieking.com/foods/\nAt first, I just wrote what I ate because I had no idea what the calorie value of anything was.  After 2 1/2 months of doing it, I have a much better idea of what the calorie count of different foods are and can plan better throughout the day.  I have lost 10 pounds since I started.  \nI was against the idea of counting calories at first, but agreed because what I was doing wasn't working.  For me, the most helpful thing has been the support  I recieve from my girl.  She has really helped me to stay focused.  Calories are a number, like your weight or your size that are only a part of the whole picture of health.  When I get frustrated at my slow progress she reminds me of how great I feel and the long term benefits I am giving myself by eating well and exercising and that this is for life-I am not on a diet to be a size 9 by the weekend.
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The guidelines are actually for weight and activity levels. The higher your activity level, the more calories you need.\n\nIt is generally recommended that you eat 4 - 6 small meals per day.\n\nA diabetic diet plan really should be specially designed for just you.  This can be done with the assistance of a registered nutrionist.  Your healthcare provider can set you up with one.
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I wouldnt go lower the 1200 calories, as long as you are not preganat or nursing, however please not that your body gets used to eating 1200..or however many... calories you consume, and adjusts your metabolism acordingly, thats why ever since the low cal/low fat diet made its debut in the early '90's we have become more obese, I would try to exersice 3x aweek, 20-30 mins, eat healthier, but not nessarily lighter, and more frequesnt meals but stop eating past 7pm, consume lots of water and avoid splenda, nutrasweet, products, they have a whole host of other problems associayted with them.  If you are over wieght you may want to do a 24-48 hour fast to break sugar cravings, fast on fresh friut/vegatbles and water for 1-2 days then slowly re interduce foods, this will flush toxins out of your body and should jump start you 2 lbs or more, if your diabetic, or have any serious health coindition, please consult a doctor before making ANY dietary changes.  If you still insist on going low carb, the "3 hour diet" is the way to go, he works to keep your metabolism going and gives you a menue for around 1400 calories per day, Jorge Cruise wrote the book, you can look it up on amazon, there youll find rewies
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definetly talke to your doctor.. there are several different kinds but u do not want any other adverse affects from anything else u already take... i have lost 50 lbs since june from counting calories.. i had tried the carb diets and everything else.. but the basic calorie count is what is working.. my doctor told me how many i could have a day... and it is great i do not deprive myself of anything... i just make better choices.. but if i want a candy bar or a cookie i have it.. i just know i have 2 count those calories and i decide if i really want it that bad that day... sometimes i do sometimes i dont... good luck
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Around 1200 calories per day.\nBut it gets worse, what kind of calories?\n\nYou need to make sure it is balanced enough so that as you lose weight, you don't lose your current muscle. If this happens, as soon as you come off the diet, you will gain weight back + a few pounds.\n\n\nAs stated above, it is best to consult a professional.\n\nI have a book out right now that only cost 30bucks and it covers weight loss in depth.
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according to my doctor, the correct amount is 2,000 calories per day.
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It depends on how heavy you are now, how tall you are, your age, and how active you are.   Most likely you can lose weight on that many calories.  Most of us need more than that to maintain weight.  You need to have 3500 calories less than you use in order to lose a pound.\n\nThese sites will help you figure out how many calories you need, based upon your current weight, height and activity level.  Best of luck with it.
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It depends "how" you are burning these calories. Every person has a BMR (basal metabolic rate) which indicates how many calories your body will burn daily. This is also usually the daily recommended calorie intake for the individual. For example, my BMR is 1418 calories, and I burn 425 calories from digestion and processing food. Thus, I am to eat 1418 calories a day to MAINTAIN my weight, my body will not "hold on" to these calories. To lose weight, you must burn more than you consume.\n\nIf you are working out and burning 1000 calories, this is a bit on the high side. It also depends on the intensity of the activity, your average heart rate, your diet, and your weight and fitness level! And be careful, what the machines at the gym tell you is usually not accurate (if this is where you are getting the information from) and you should take the calorie values as an estimate. You will usually burn 10-20% less than what the machine displays. Sad, I know :(
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i dont count calories. what you want is a well balanced diet. you should eat every time you are hungry (about 5 times a day), but you must stop eating as soon as you are not hungry. just try to make better food choices, cut excess junk food. if you are truely craving something, that is your body's way of telling you what you need.
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it depends on what kind of diet your on, your height, weight currently and age.  you need to be more specific.  this website might help.  mypyramid.org
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Click here and scroll down to see your diet totals: (rough estimate until you put it the type of food you actually ate)\n\n http://www.nutritiondata.com/nd.php?q=B00021yourqq0diet-01c30tk-084410s-04q21Hc-084201B-01c32Ov-01c21Lk-01c201l \n\nTotal calories-1623\ntotal Fat-52.9 grams of which 24 are saturated fat\nprotein 91.9 grams\ncarbs-194 grams\nsugar-141 grams\n\n\nNot very healthy--do you eat vegetables at all?  too much sugar and fat\n\nI think it's time for a change........:)
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To see the best results and to increase your metabolism you should aim for between 1,500 and 1,700 calories per day while eating at least six times a day. Eat a meal replacement bar for breakfast and before lunch eat a fruit of your choice, keep in mind that berries increase the amount of calories your body burns and celery and cucumbers use more calories digesting than they contain. Each lunch, lean more towards healthy then taste, but to get both try a Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones, or Healthy Choice frozen meal selection for lunch and before dinner have another fruit of your choice. Lastly, eat dinner but try and keep it simple; meat, some carbs, and a salad instead of fried foods. But, above all else portion control is the key to any diet. If you manage to stick to it this one works, I've lost ten pounds in the past two weeks.
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Depends on level of exercize, etc. but the average diet is probably between 2000 and 3000 calories a day.