How many calories do I need to eat to maintain my current weight. I'm 24, female, and 5ft 7in.?
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The Harris-Benedict Equation for women\nthe formula:\nBasal energy expenditure (BEE) = 655.1 + (9.563 x kg) + (1.850 x cm) - (4.676 x age)\nwhere kg = your weight in kilos (your weight in pounds divided by 2.2) and cm = your height in centimeters (your height in inches x 2.54).\n\nExample: Carol weighs 160 pounds, is 5'5" and is 30 years old.  To find out her BEE:\n1. Convert her weight to kg.  160 / 2.2 = 73 (rounded off)\n2. Convert her height to cm.  65 inches x 2.54 = 165 cm\n3. Now find out Carol's BEE.\nBEE = 655.1 + (9.563 x 73) + (1850 x 165) - (4.676 x 30)\nBEE = 655.1 + 698 + 305.25 - 140.28\nBEE = 1518\n\nOnce you determine your basal energy expenditure number, you need to multiply it by the right "activity level multiplier" to determine your calorie maintenance level.\n\nActivity Level Multiplier\nUse:\n1.2 if you are sedentary\n1.375 if you are lightly active (light exercise 1-3 days/wk)\n1.55 if you are moderately active (mod, exercise 3-5 d/wk)\n1.725 if you are extremely active (hard exercise 6-7 d/wk)\n\nCarol leads a lightly active lifestyle.  To find her daily caloric maintenance level, we'd use the following equation:\n\nBEE x 1.375\n1518 x 1.375 = 2087 <--- Voila!  Daily calory intake!
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Hey, we are on the same page. I'm 5'3'' and I weigh 125. I used to weigh 107...so I need to lose 18 pounds. I know this sounds crazy.....but I lose weight by eating one meal a day. I'll snack on fruits and veggies only. Limit your calorie intake. Your body burns about 10 times your weight. So right now, your burn about 1,140 calories in a day. There are 3000 calories in a pound. Slowly cut back your intake. I lost 20 pounds in 2 1/2 months doing this. Try eating about 500 calories a day. then youll burn about 600 calories a day + whatever excercise you do. But always snack on healthy foods throughout the day or else your metabolism with slow. NO SODAS.FRIES.CANDY! limit your bread and pasta/rice intake as well.
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It's 3500 calories.  And no it's not that simple as some will lead you to believe.  \n\nYou don't mention anything about your diet so I don't actually know how many calories you're consuming on a daily basis (or what foods).  The main idea is to maintain a calorie deficit so if you're not losing weight, chances are you're consuming more than your expending.\n\nMake sure you make wise food decisions:\nhttp://preventdisease.com/fitness/nutrition/articles/healthyeating.html.\n\nTry and make sure your last meal is 5 hours before you sleep.  If you must have something after that point it should only be a protein shake or water.  Stick to complex carbs (brown rice, potatoes) before 6pm and no carbs after 6pm.  Balance acid forming foods with base forming food to optimize digestion.\nhttp://preventdisease.com/fitness/nutrition/articles/acid_alkaline.html#\n\nCutting 500 calories a day will do nothing if your exceeding your calorie expediture.  For energy requirements, the first thing you have to do is assess your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)& AMR (Active Metabolic Rate) to assess your daily energy requirements. \n\nhttp://preventdisease.com/healthtools/articles/bmr.html\n\nOnce you have established how many calories you burn per day, your goal should then be to maintain the calorie deficit on a daily basis for gradual weight loss is achieved.  If your goal is to cut back on 500 calories through exercise and your combined BMR & AMR is 3000, then you better be sure you are not consuming more than 2500 calories.\n\nTrack your progress daily in a journal and tweak either your diet or activity level according to your progress until you get it right.\n\nIt's doubtful you are burning 700-800 calories by walking 50 minutes unless you are over 250 pounds and your rate is very brisk.  Use this calculator to help you figure it out.\n\nhttp://preventdisease.com/healthtools/articles/while_walking200.html
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I went on a low calorie diet and lost weight pretty quickly. I am 5'4'' and went on a 1000 calorie a day diet. You're not supposed to go below 1200 calories, but I ate enough, just low calorie stuff. The calories, not the fat content, are what's important when trying to lose weight. It gets easier to eat less, too, once you get used to it and your stomach shrinks a little bit. I'm down to 118 from 125. It worked.
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the most important thing is exercising and eating right. dont bother trying to count calories, its a waste of time. just go for the more healthy foods, eat lots of veggies and fruits. but make sure you are exercising reguarly, it doesnt have to be every day, but it should be 3-5 times a week, maybe hit the gym or run or lift and do some sit ups a couple times of week. keep on playing basketball, maybe do it more often or for longer periods of time. just keep doing what your doing and you'll be down to 175 in no time!
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Hey bub...honestly at your age you really shouldn't worry about it.  Unless you have an issue with your metabolism, 20 years and younger, your metabolism is fast.  But if you want to cut some weight it is all about your calorie intake.  1500 calories a day for anyone and they will lose weight.  But it also depends on your activities.  Are you active alot, play sports?  Add some more calories.  Yet if you are active a lot and not just sitting around even by eating 1500 cals you will lose weight.  You can eat 1500 calories of Entinmens cake and still lose weight, but I wouldn't recommend it because your portions will be really small and you won't get the nutrients you need.  Eat real food (veggies, nuts, meats).  If it comes in a plastic package, don't eat it.  And watch the saturated fat intake.  I know you're young but when you can take a class on nutrition and you will learn A LOT.  Any questions hit me up... Lionbacker24@yahoo.com
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you should always eat, especially if you're expending that much energy.  if you're really doing fairly intense workouts (breaking a sweat, needing to catch your breath) 3 or 4 times a day, which you probably shouldn't, you're going to need around 3000-3500 calories a day.  possibly more.  i don't know how old you are, but if you have summer vacation i assume you are 18 or under, in which case you are still growing and need to eat even more.  if you exercise that much, you'll lose fat, but you might gain muscle, which weighs more.  don't be alarmed if the scale stays about the same, but you look better.\nso keep eating, keep exercising (although maybe not that much) and don't overdo anything.  use your good judgment.
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Depends on weight, height and all that other stuff, but here is a calculator for you:\n\nhttp://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
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id say between 1000-1500 calories. Becuase in order to lose weight, u need to consume less than u burn and people usally burn around 1500-2000 calories a day, and sleeping is 60 calories an hour (thats how much u lose)
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The calorie limit is different for everyone dear, it's not just depend on your height and weight. It also depends on your metabolism and daily activities. A secretary that just sit all day maybe need 1000 cal diet too loose 1 pound a week, but a dancer who is training hard dancing 8 hours a day, maybe just have to limit her calorie intake at 2000 cal. \nOne of my friends is a runway model and she told me this : Do you know why me and most of the models are very thin? Imagine yourself everyday sleeping at 1 am and have to wake up at 5 am, exercise, then go to few casting all around the city, some rehearsal, and then the show, the after party, etc. With that kind of exhausting activites, I don't need a dietician to lose weight. Sometimes you don't even have time to eat! I can eat a Big Mac or Pizza for dinner and keep slimming dow!\nYou also have to consider the balance ingredients of what you eat, carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins, fiber, etc. Not just calories. You should consult a dietician or try several menu guides from weight loss books or weight loss sites.
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We are the same age, and height.  I just completed a degree in nutrition so I can certainly help you out.\n\nYour ideal body weight is in the 135-145 range, however being a little above that isn't a bad thing.  \n\nModeration is indeed a key here, as well as exercise.  30 consecutive minutes at least 3 days a week will help you a lot.  2200 calories a day is about what you should be consuming.\n\nI don't know anything about your eating habits, so here are some general tips:\nDon't drink pop.  Each can is about 150 unnecessary calories.  Stick to water.  It will make you feel less hungry.\nChewing ice can help curb any hunger pains.\nTry eating something like carrot sticks or other fruits and veggies as a snack.\nConsume whole grains instead of white breads.\nEating 5 small meals instead of 3 big ones will help you feel fuller throughout the day.\n\nI am very educated in this field, I can be of great help for any specific questions you may have.
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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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if your a girl (day-sha-vo), i know i put in 18 yrs, your around that (16yrs if i remeber right)...\nYour Data \nMeasure: US \nAge: 18 years \nGender: Female \nHeight: 5' 4" \nWeight: 120 pounds \nPregnant: No \nBreast feeding: No \nActivity level:\n(hours/day) 0 hours - Sleep\n0 hours - Very Light / Sedentary\n0 hours - Light\n0 hours - Moderate\n0 hours - Heavy \nCalorie distribution: Fat 30 percent\nProtein 10 percent\nCarbohydrate 60 percent \nWeight goal: Maintain weight \n\n\nHealthy Body Weight Range\n\n\n\n\n\nLegend \nWeight range:  \nYour weight:  \n\n\n\nHealthy body weight range is: 108 to 132 pounds\nYou are within the healthy body weight range\n\n\nExplanation\nThis is a healthy weight for you based on your height, gender and pregnancy status.\nThe weight range does not consider your level of fitness. If you are an athlete, your weight goal based on your percent body fat would be a better indicator of what you should weigh.\n\n\nBody Mass Index\n\n\n\n\nLegend \nYour BMI:  \n\n\n\nExplanation\nBody Mass Index calculates how much body fat you have.\nLean BMI means you have a low amount of body fat. If you are an athlete, this can be desirable. If you are not an athlete, a lean BMI can indicate that your weight may be too low which may lower your immunity. If your BMI and body weight are low, you should consider gaining weight by eating more food and exercising to increase your amount of muscle.\nHealthy BMI means you have a healthy amount of body fat for your age.\nOverfat means your amount of body fat is too high which puts you at risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, gall bladder disease and some cancers. You should consider losing weight by eating less food and exercising to decrease your amount of body fat.\nIf you are a trained athlete, your weight based on your measured percent body fat would be a better indicator of what you should weigh. If you entered a current percent body fat that is lean, you will not get a BMI calculation.\n\nNutritional Facts\n\nYour Nutrition Facts\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n \nCalorie Daily Value 1,510 Calories from Fat 450 \nTotal Fat 50 g \n   Saturated Fat 17 g \nCholesterol 300 mg \nSodium 2,400 mg \nPotassium 3,500 mg \nTotal Carbohydrate 226 g \n   Dietary Fiber 25 g \n   Sugars 38 g \nProtein 38 g \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n \nVitamin A 5,000 IU Vitamin C 60 mg \nCalcium 1,000 mg Iron 18 mg \nVitamin D 400 IU Vitamin E 30 IU \nThiamin 1.5 mg Riboflavin 1.7 mg \nNiacin 20 mg Vitamin B-6 2.0 mg \nFolate 400 mcg Vitamin B-12 6 mcg \nBiotin 300 mcg Pantothenic Acid 10 mg \nPhosphorus 1,000 mg Iodine 150 mcg \nMagnesium 400 mg Zinc 15 mg \nCopper 2 mg \n \n\n\nExplanation\nThe calories, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate and protein are customized to your calorie distribution and are adjusted according to your weight goal (gain or lose) as you indicated on page 2. Note, the lowest calorie recommendation is 1,200 calories per day.\nFood labels contain the amount of calories and nutrients per serving of food. To achieve your weight goal, subtract the calories and grams of fat on the labels of food you eat from the calories and grams of fat in Your Nutrition Facts as a maximum recommended daily amount. For foods not labeled, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, the calories and grams of fat are low as long as you don’t add fat or deep fry these nutritious foods.\n\nThe remaining nutrients are the Daily Values on US food labels. With the exception of pregnant women who need 30 mg of iron per day. This level can best be reached with an iron supplement. Talk to your doctor about this.\n\nHealthy Exercise Suggestions\nThe Surgeon General has reported that moderate daily exercise could significantly reduce a number of diseases, including heart disease and cancer. Some activities that burn about 150 calories - the types of exercise defined as moder
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What Is The Lowest Number Of Calories I can Eat and Still Achieve Healthy Weight Loss?\nUnless you are suffering from serious or morbid obesity and are under medical supervision, the lowest recommended calorie intake is 1200 calories per day.\n\nFor most people even this number of calories is too low - an intake of about 1400 calories is better. \n\nLosing weight is not simply a matter of reducing the amount of calories you eat. Most studies show that increasing exercise combined with moderate calorie consumption (1400-1500 calories) remains the most effective way to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight in the long term.\n\nTo Check your personal calorie needs, see Calorie Needs for Women:  http://www.annecollins.com/calories/calorie-needs-women.htm
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It takes 3,600 cals to lose a pound.....\n\nBy the way you should eat at least 1.200 cals a day.......
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Diet and Exercise is it.  There is no magical special way to take weight off quickly that will ever stick.  Go to mypyramid.gov and print off your own food guide pyramid.  This will tell you what and how much you should eat each day.  Eat a healthy diet consisting of 500 calories less than you need to sustain your current weight, and exercise enough to burn 500 calories each day.  This will enable you to lose 2 pounds each week.  Two pounds is healthy weight loss.  If you are very obese you can cut a few more calories and loose a little more each week and still have it be healthy.  Also, keep in mind as you loose weight you'll need to constantly adjust your diet.  The less you weigh the less calories you need to take in.
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Actually, don't stop eating -- eat more often.  5-6 meals a day, 250-325 calories per meal will keep your metabolism ticking.  Then kick it up a notch with exercise -- cardio to burn the fat, weights to build muscle.