Caloric Confusion
A listener shares their experience of balancing intense workouts with calorie intake, revealing a surprising daily limit of 1700 calories despite high activity levels. After using a macronutrient calculator, they were shocked to discover a recommended intake of nearly 2650 calories, including a significant amount of carbs. This raises questions about how to effectively adjust calorie intake for better results while pursuing fitness goals.In this clip
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The Mind Pump Macro Calculator puts me at 2074 calories for fat loss, but after a month, I weighed the same, so I dropped it to 1747, and the scale started moving. Is 1747 calories in the range of losing one to two pounds a week?
I weigh 229 lb and am 5'11". I'm training for a 5k using Couch to 5k three days a week and lifting full body one day a week. I'm eating at a deficit of 1747 calories, with 174g of protein, 137g of carbs, and 53g of fat. My goal weight is between 175 lb and 200 lb. On the days I'm not running, I walk. The Mind Pump macro calculator puts me at 2074 calories for fat loss, but after a month, I weighed the same, so I dropped it to 1747 calories, and the scale started moving. Is this a solid plan?
I'm cutting at 1800 calories with a protein intake of 185g, fat at 47g, and carbs set at 185g. I've realized that when I eat higher carbs, my weight does not move. I'm lifting 4 days a week and jogging intervals 2 days a week. Why is this happening, and should I adjust my carb intake?