Digest Number 53

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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

 

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