a newbie quest.

[LeslieT06]

Hi, I'm 20 years old weigh 110 and am 5'2. I just want to loose about 3 pounds in a short time. Whatever website I go to it gives me 1200 calories without exercise. Ok, I dont know if that is right, because to me that seems like a lot of calories with having to do exercise. So can someone help me.

Oh, and I also want to know how many calories I should be taking in (w/ exercise) to maintain weight. BMR website tell me around 1600. Again, that seems like a lot of calories.

 

[NooneKnows07]

from the experience ive had the best advice i can give is to eat plenty of foods that are low in fat (fruits, veggies, whole grains, etc.), drink lots of water, and do 30-45 minutes of cardio 3-5 times a week..and it shouldnt take very long at all to lose 3 pounds..but 1200 calories actually isnt a lot..and one of the best ways to cut back on what you eat is to go to bed a little earlier and for most people youll eat less..if youre not awake you cant be in the fridge haha! well hope this helps

 

[Cynic]

Read this post.

There is a calorie calculator in there to download.

 

[LeslieT06]

yea, but what about w/o exercise, should i be eating 1200 calories per day with my age, height and weight.

 

[Cynic]

A flat 1200 a tad low.

This is what the calculator says: 1271 - 1351.

 

[deschain]

They give people in a coma 1200 calories a day. I'm certain you move a little more than that (at least I hope so). Cynic is right, follow the calculator.

 

[LeslieT06]

And if I want to maintain weight, I should be eating around 1500 calories. Right? Still w/o excercise.