CALORIE INTAKE ADVICE.... - Phentermine.com

KittyPie2 · April 17th, 2008, 11:52 AM

For people wondering about what calories they need.....

My opinion is that 1200 cals is fine for someone who weighs 160 and wants to get down to 130. But, for people who are over 200 lbs, that's not enough. It takes more energy to move around than a 160 lb woman, therefore they are burning more on average than a lower weight person. Even without exercising. Their hearts are working harder, their pulse is going to be higher, etc. Most people that weigh over 200 have been eating 2500 or more cals a day, so cutting down to 1200 is way too drastic. That's why I always say 1800 is a good start until they get down below 170ish.

The lower weight you get, the harder it is to lose... so leaving room to improve is better than having no where to go.

But... that's just my opinion! LOL

mom of two crazy boys · April 17th, 2008, 07:07 PM

Sooo true! I like the leaving room to improve part!

WKM1118 · April 17th, 2008, 10:54 PM

Hi,
This is my first week taking phen. I see you have lost quite a bit of weight in a short period of time. Could you tell me what you did to do so well?

Thanks,
Wanda

KittyPie2 · April 21st, 2008, 01:25 PM

Just bumping this up to the front for all the Newbies!

Tola · April 22nd, 2008, 02:53 AM

Great advice, KittyPie2!

Quote:

Originally Posted by KittyPie2

For people wondering about what calories they need.....

My opinion is that 1200 cals is fine for someone who weighs 160 and wants to get down to 130. But, for people who are over 200 lbs, that's not enough. It takes more energy to move around than a 160 lb woman, therefore they are burning more on average than a lower weight person. Even without exercising. Their hearts are working harder, their pulse is going to be higher, etc. Most people that weigh over 200 have been eating 2500 or more cals a day, so cutting down to 1200 is way too drastic. That's why I always say 1800 is a good start until they get down below 170ish.

The lower weight you get, the harder it is to lose... so leaving room to improve is better than having no where to go.

But... that's just my opinion! LOL

Raquel · June 7th, 2008, 12:50 AM

Bump'n up this thread - to see if can enlighten some!

April 17th, 2008, 11:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
KittyPie2 Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 273 Lost Weight: 35 Current Weight: 186.6 Goal Weight: 150	CALORIE INTAKE ADVICE.... For people wondering about what calories they need..... My opinion is that 1200 cals is fine for someone who weighs 160 and wants to get down to 130. But, for people who are over 200 lbs, that's not enough. It takes more energy to move around than a 160 lb woman, therefore they are burning more on average than a lower weight person. Even without exercising. Their hearts are working harder, their pulse is going to be higher, etc. Most people that weigh over 200 have been eating 2500 or more cals a day, so cutting down to 1200 is way too drastic. That's why I always say 1800 is a good start until they get down below 170ish. The lower weight you get, the harder it is to lose... so leaving room to improve is better than having no where to go. But... that's just my opinion! LOL SW: 189 03/03/08 CW: 186.6 03/10/08 CW: 185.4 03/19/08 GW: 150 by 11/03/08 (my 33 B-day ) MY 12 WEEK CHALLENGE: TOTAL LOSS: "You have the right to remain fat and weak. But know that every workout you miss, can and will be used against you to make your belly bigger, your thighs fatter, your muscles weaker and your life shorter!" WORKOUT!!

April 17th, 2008, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
mom of two crazy boys Silver Phenster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: bowie, md Posts: 262 Lost Weight: -26 lbs Current Weight: 229-Hello 20's where have you been?! Goal Weight: 140	Sooo true! I like the leaving room to improve part! [quote]My progression since February starting at 265 lbs then 243 lbs then 233lbs. I weigh in on Wednesday for the last pic.[/QUOTE]

April 17th, 2008, 10:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
WKM1118 Phen Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3 Lost Weight: - Current Weight: 257 Goal Weight: 180	First Week on Phen. Hi, This is my first week taking phen. I see you have lost quite a bit of weight in a short period of time. Could you tell me what you did to do so well? Thanks, Wanda

April 21st, 2008, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
KittyPie2 Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 273 Lost Weight: 35 Current Weight: 186.6 Goal Weight: 150	Just bumping this up to the front for all the Newbies! SW: 189 03/03/08 CW: 186.6 03/10/08 CW: 185.4 03/19/08 GW: 150 by 11/03/08 (my 33 B-day ) MY 12 WEEK CHALLENGE: TOTAL LOSS: "You have the right to remain fat and weak. But know that every workout you miss, can and will be used against you to make your belly bigger, your thighs fatter, your muscles weaker and your life shorter!" WORKOUT!!

June 7th, 2008, 12:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Raquel Diamond Phenster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,857 Lost Weight: 29 Current Weight: 199 Goal Weight: 000	Bump'n up this thread - to see if can enlighten some! Hi, I'm Roc & I'm on the weight loss rollercoaster as well as a 42 yr. old - mother of 3 year old twins. An entirely different rollercoaster 1/9/08 228 1/19 210 2/09 215 2/12 210 3/11 206 3/21 200 4/13 199 5/18 198 6/6 201 7/10 210 7/21 199 8/26 199

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