hi im trying to calculate how much calories i should take ina day. Last night i did the math and i found out i take in about 2000 calories a day. Im 6 foot and weigh 185 is that too low should it be higher? does anyone know a reallly helpful website
Thank you for your help
Posted by: Prince
well, that would be ballpark, 185 (your bodyweight) X 12 = 2220 calories.
obviously everyone is different, activity level, age, metabolism, etc. So, there is no EXACT number.
what is your goal? gain weight, lose weight, maintain weight?
Posted by: greatone3210
my goal is to get lean but gain muscle and i know it cant be done at the same time well it can but slowly so i say get lean that build up
Posted by: Prince
if you're trying to get lean, yes your calories are important but so is the food you're eating.
basically you would need to stay on a certain daily caloric intake, say 2200 cals, and measure progress with a scale and if you can measure your bodyfat weekly, or every 2 weeks.
I still prefer to suggest people simply count what they eat for a few days, and dont cheat yourself by changing the diet.
Add it up, and you should have a close guestimate as to how your metabo operates.
Posted by: Prince
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Originally posted by Mudge
I still prefer to suggest people simply count what they eat for a few days, and dont cheat yourself by changing the diet.
Add it up, and you should have a close guestimate as to how your metabo operates.
I agree, but it's not necessarily going to give you a close guestimate to your metabolism. Many people eat too much, hence our obese society, and many eat to little and ultimately shut their metabolisms down.
