How many calories should I eat...?!
Question: How many calories should I eat...?
i'm 5'2" and 130 pounds. I want to lose 20 pounds and maintain it.
tell me how many calories i should eat to lose weight and maintain it without excersise and with excersise
Answers:
1500 a day. Do cardio and portion control is key. Stay away from junk food and pop.
I'd say anywhere from 1200-1500 depending on how active you are.
Here are some stats from fitwatch.com:
Weight Loss Table
Option # Calories Per Day Target Date for 20lbs
#1 1200 calories August 13, 2011
#2 1420 calories August 21, 2011
#3 1336 calories October 21, 2011
#4 1253 calories September 9, 2011
#5 1200 calories August 12, 2011
Note: These are estimates. You may need more or less calories a day. Track your progress; eat more calories if you lose too much weight, or feel hungry/tired.
This is if you don't do any exercise, I you do workout, add about 100-200 calories!
1200 calories to loose
1500 calories to maintain
Exercise plays a HUGE role in losing weight, you wont get very far without it.