help!

[gettingfitmom]

where can I find how to figure out how many calories I need to burn to lose weight? I average 1300-1500/day, BMI is 22 weight is 132 height 5"5". would like to loose about 10-12 lbs. it is collecting around the middle. Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!! Kay

 

[LeanneM]

Hi Kay,

Here's one from the Mayo Clinic:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598

I use the one from Self Magazine that comes free with my subscription (at http://www.selfdietclub.com). It allows you to enter your goal weight, how much you work out, etc. I think that Prevention Magazine also has a free one that you can use if you have a subscription, but I haven't checked it out yet.

HTH!

 

[gettingfitmom]

Leeann, thanks so much, I'll check it out!!!!!!!! Kay

 

[Stacy]

I've also heard that a simply way that approximates the answer most other equations give you is:

current weight x 10 = calories to lose weight

current weight x 12 = maintainence

current weight x 14 = to gain

 

[deathbycathe]

That can't be right can it? That means I'm only supposed to eat 1400 calories a day? I'll fall asleep on the stability ball.

No wonder I can't lose these last 20lbs.

 

[Stacy]

Who knows what's right, lol! I just saw those calculations on some body building website before and thought I'd pass them along.