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Treasure · 04-05-08, 07:10 PM

I don't know much, as I'm new here too. And I haven't had the opportunity to have a professional body fat analysis done either. I'm sure it's really high.

I'm trying to follow the South Beach plan which is focussed on what you eat (lean protein, low-fat/non-fat dairy, vegetables, legumes) than how much you eat. For me personally, I've found in the past that 1200-1400 calories a day is a good caloric intake, spread over 3 meals and 2 snacks.

I know it can be frustrating, but don't give up!! If you went a week and didn't gain a pound, that's still a victory. If you keep eating well and increasing your amount of activity, you will be in a much different place six months from now.

04-05-08, 07:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Treasure Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 27 Weight Statistics 4/1/2008 Start Date: 213 lb Start Weight: 208 lb Current Weight: 150 lb Goal Weight: -5 lb Weight Loss:	Re: minimum amount of calories needed while trying to lose weight? I don't know much, as I'm new here too. And I haven't had the opportunity to have a professional body fat analysis done either. I'm sure it's really high. I'm trying to follow the South Beach plan which is focussed on what you eat (lean protein, low-fat/non-fat dairy, vegetables, legumes) than how much you eat. For me personally, I've found in the past that 1200-1400 calories a day is a good caloric intake, spread over 3 meals and 2 snacks. I know it can be frustrating, but don't give up!! If you went a week and didn't gain a pound, that's still a victory. If you keep eating well and increasing your amount of activity, you will be in a much different place six months from now. __________________