• lovesickoyster@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    I was eating twice as much as I should have.

    how do you define what a “should have” amount is?

    • i_ben_fine@lemmy.one
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      8 months ago

      They likely used a metabolic calculator online, but if you track your Total Daily Energy Expenditure you can get a more accurate, personal estimate.

    • BigTrout75@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      Bought a kitchen scale, bathroom scale and used the “lose it!” app to count calories. Lost weight.

    • TheIllustrativeMan@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      I just used an online calculator. It said something like 1500 kcal a day for my activity level to maintain weight.

      I don’t really count calories, but I do look to get a general idea of what a meal or a snack is. Sometimes I’m way over, sometimes I’m way under, it’s all about balance and being in the ballpark.