Ok I just had my baby 6 months ago and during my pregnancy I gained a huge 65 pounds. I lost complete control when I was pregnant I went from 110 to 175! Needless to say I am a little depressed or was...I am not starting to walk and excercise again and I am starting to eat those healthy foods I use to crave again. What I need to know is how many calories I should have in order to lose weight? Also on average how long will it take 6 mths, a year? I know it all depends on the person so give me a guess.
2006-08-30 13:50:09 · 8 answers · asked by Camie M 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Decide on your ideal weight and multiply that by 10 if you are moderately active and that is your ideal caloric intake per day. So if you want to weigh 110 again you should eat 1100 calories per day. For every 3500 calories you eliminate you will lose 1 pound. At 175 lbs,you would maintain that weight by eating 1750 calories per day so if you cut down 650 calories per day you would theoretically lose about 1 lb every 5-6 days. So you can expect to be down to your former weight in about 1 year.
2006-08-30 14:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by jidwg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On avarage people intake 2000.
I might add that if you are nursing you should be eating very good foods.
Edit: I agree with Evelyn.
Calories aren't really the matter, as long as you're using them.
What you eat is also a great variable.
You could eat 1200 per day, but if more than half are from fat, you won't be losing any weight.
Like Evelyn said: don't worry about the calories.
Just eat healthy and do your cardio.
Hope you lose all that extra weight!
Good luck.
2006-08-30 20:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by Deutscher Eishockey Bund 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um, walk a lot in a day or even better bcycle 5- 10 miles a day if possible and probably have 1200 calories in a day. I heard that this kind of fat is the hardest to loose. Good Luck!
2006-08-30 20:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In YOUR case.. I would try to keep the calories down to 2,000 or less a day for a while.. I suppose you are exercising and are on a proper diet.. YES? Then to lose more, try to cut down to 1,500 or even 1,200 calories per day
2006-08-30 20:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
approx. 1500 to 1600 to lose, 1600 to 1800 to stay where you're at, and over to gain. This depends on your height, metabolism etc. But it's just a ballpark estimate. Don't forget your nutrients.
'nuff said?
2006-08-30 20:56:01 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try 1200. that should cut some stuff out. also add in some vigorous cardio to your excersize that should help you lose fat. good luck.
2006-08-30 20:55:56 · answer #6 · answered by crzyrockrbabei789 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just keep eating healthy and excersising and dont worry about counting calories---Your doing great!!
2006-08-30 20:56:11 · answer #7 · answered by Evelyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read tips on calorie counting and more on this site
2006-08-30 21:02:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋