How do you start eating more calories after weight loss?

Question

I'm 17 years old, a female, 5'6, and 141 pounds. I just recently lost 40 pounds and am nearing my goal weight.

I was wondering .. how do you start to re-incorporate calories into your diet to start maintaining your weight? I don't want to gain any weight by starting to eat more, but pretty soon I will be ready to stop losing more weight, and I'm not sure how to do it without gaining back. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Your question is a great one. Most people have no idea and that is why most people regain the weight.

I have answered this question for a person wanting to lose weight and the answer is the same.

As a general rule, to maintain your body weight, your caloric intake should be about 15 calories per pound of your weight. If your goal is 135, multiply that times 15.You come up with 2025 calories per day. It's a guideline only. Everyone is different.
To fine tune it to you, consider what calorie diet you are on now, and see how close it is. The funny thing is, say you are eating 2025 calories a day now and you loosing the weight. That is because you are eating as a 135 lb person. In this case, you do not need to change anything.

Answer 2

A good way to get in the ball park is to estimate how many calories you are burning per day and how many calories you are taking in. When you reach your target weight you can add in more calories. You will have to fine tune as you go along

Answer 3

Once you reach your goal weight, there won't be a need to add to the diet if you are currently eating the amount of calories to maintain the goal weight. For instance, if I weigh 150 pounds, and my goal weight is 125, I will of course drop the calories down over time to accomodate the needs of the goal weight. Once I reach the goal weight, there would be no need to increase the amount of calories I take in, because I've been taking in calories for my goal weight all along. Are you attempting to put on muscle once you reach goal weight? In that case you would want to increase calories over time.

Answer 4

eat four meals with chopsticks instead of a fork slowing down can help you consume about 25 fewer calories per meal

Answer 5

do your grocery shopping with a list and a time limit that way you re less likely to stray into the processed foods section

Answer 6

avocados can be your secret weight loss partners theyre high in fiber and healthy fats giving you a meaty tasting meat alternative

Answer 7

Avoid late night eating Because your metabolism slows down when you sleep

Answer 8

let a great dane walk you for 13 minutes 5 mph

Answer 9

save the kitchen and the dining room table for cooking and eating try not to use it as a place to do work or other activities or you may be tempted to eat more

Answer 10

forget the dried cranberries which have added sugar and add a half cup of fresh berries to top off your salad