Guest guest Report post Posted July 8, 2004 In a message dated 7/8/04 4:33:51 AM, writes: > This looks very helpful, but I'm a big confused. I did the > calculations for myself and came up with 3289 calories! Doesn't this > seem high? I'm about 230 pounds with the 30%-level activity level. > Are my poor math skills shining through, or am I thinking of > weight-loss calorie levels and that's why I'm confused (I was > expecting a little over 2000 calories)? > > Anyway, thank you for all the information...I'm terrible at > maintaining diets but I want to give these percentages a try. > > Andrew > hi, andrew-- for a guy of your weight, that's about right. if you're trying to lose body fat, either subtract 500 from that number, or up your activity level to 40% (recommended). it's important to remember that everyone's body is different, so you have to use the calorie recommendation as a baseline. your needs may be slightly higher or lower. hope this helps. melody http://www.flawlessfitness.com http://www.melodysmusic.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
