Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a bit of advice because I’m not sure if my calorie target is too low.
I’m a 23-year-old female, 163 cm tall, and currently weigh around 69.8-69.9 kg. I’ve lost quite a bit of weight already, but for the last few weeks my weight has mostly been maintaining with the usual fluctuations.
I recalculated my calorie deficit today because I thought it might be time to adjust it as I’ve lost weight. The calculator is now suggesting around 1,200 calories a day, but that seems incredibly low to me.
For activity, I don’t go to the gym. Instead, I usually:
Walk 10,000 to 12,000 steps a day.
Do yoga or home strength workouts a few times a week.
Up until now I’ve been eating around 1,500 calories a day, and I’ve found that sustainable. Seeing 1,200 calories has made me wonder if the calculator is underestimating my activity or if that’s genuinely what I should be aiming for.
For anyone with similar stats:
Does 1,200 calories sound too low?
Would you stick around 1,500 calories and be patient?
Has anyone had better success with a smaller deficit once they got close to a healthy BMI?
I’d really appreciate any advice or experiences. Thanks!
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