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[beck01]

Can you break down the basic rules of CC for me please?

Would like to start tomorrow. I'm 5.10" and 16st 10lbs 😩 my wedding dress i bought pre lock down doesn't fit

I keep hearing you need work out and eat less than your calorie intake. Does that mean if i do a gym session and i burn e.g 500 calories that should be my intake for the day?

Thanks

BUMP!

Work out how many calories you need to maintain your weight. You can do that here www.calculator.net/tdee-calculator.html
This site also gives you suggestions for how many calories to eat if you want to lose weight slowly/quickly etc.
If you do exercise this changes. But if your goal is to lose weight I'd be tempted to see exercise calories as a bonus rather than 'eating them back'. There is also a risk of overestimating how many calories you burn with exercise and if you eat too many back you might not lose anything.
For the first month or so you might want to use an app (nutracheck or lose it or my fitness pal etc) and weigh and log every single food and drink. It's very easy to get it wrong if you're guessing. Once you know how many calories are in the things you eat regularly you can ease off on some of the weighing!

As above and echoing that you MUST weigh and measure food to get an accurate calorie count. I guarantee that what you think is a portion is wrong. A portion of cereal or pasta is teeny tiny compared to what I put in a bowl and a portion of peanuts or chocolate buttons is depressing.

Aahhh this link is great, thank you. Starting to make sense

To determine the number of calories you need to maintain your weight, you can utilize an online tool such as the TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) calculator available at https://anytool.app/health/tdee-calculator. This helpful resource provides an estimation of your daily caloric requirements based on factors such as age, gender, weight, height, and activity level.
The website not only assists in calculating your caloric needs for weight maintenance but also offers suggestions on calorie intake if your goal is to lose weight at a slow or quick pace, among other options. Keep in mind that if you engage in regular exercise, your caloric requirements may differ. However, when aiming to lose weight, it is generally advisable to view exercise calories as a bonus rather than an invitation to consume more food. Overestimating the number of calories burned during exercise and subsequently eating them back can hinder weight loss progress.
For the initial month or so of your weight loss journey, employing a mobile application such as Nutracheck, Lose It!, MyFitnessPal, or similar apps can be beneficial. By diligently weighing and logging every food and drink item, you can ensure accuracy in your calorie tracking. Guessing or approximating portion sizes may lead to miscalculations. Once you become familiar with the caloric content of the foods you frequently consume, you can gradually reduce the need for meticulous weighing and tracking.