How many calories a day???

Question

I'm planning on to loose 5-10 pounds.

I'm 5'4. 117 pounds.

How many calories should I eat?

( I'm doing 1 hour cardio a day, and eating healthy )

Answer 1

1200 (rather than the usual 2000+ for adults).

Answer 2

1200 - 1500 for a diet.

1800 - 2000 to maintain weight.

Answer 3

Visit this site, it will help you figure it out.

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calcul...

Answer 4

In order to calculate how many calories you need per day, you need to calculate BMR (Basic Metabolic Rate).  BMR takes into account the variables of weight, height, age and gender.

It is more accurate than calculating calorie needs based on body weight alone.

http://thehappyhealth.com/updates/?p=160

Based on your given stats, you need about 1760cal for normal actvities. (1.2 x BMR)

For your height, your ideal weight is between 92lbs and 140lbs.  You're well within the range

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Answer 5

There is no need to worry about the amount of calories you consume as about eating the proper foods.  Rotate your foods, and be sure to eat a variety of foods.  Eat meals that consist of a balance of proteins, complex carbohydrates, and some fat.  Proteins can increase your metabolic rate by as much as 30%, and help to balance the release of insulin by prompting secretion of the pancreatic hormone glucagons.  Protein-induced glucagons, mobilizes fats from the tissues in which it is stored, thus aiding in weight loss.  By eating balanced meals you get more steady blood sugar levels and the ability to burn stored body fat for long-term weight loss.  Eat mainly plant proteins, such as nut, seeds, and grains.

Eat fresh fruits and an abundance of raw vegetables.  Have one meal each day that consists entirely of vegetables and fruits.  Use more low calorie vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, green beans, kale, lettuce, onions, radishes, spinach, and turnips.  Eat more of the low calorie, low-carbohydrate fruits including,  apples, cantaloupe, grapefruit, strawberries, and watermelon.

Eat foods raw where possible.  Drink 8 – 10 glasses of water each day.  Also include home made fruit juices and vegetable juices in your diet.  Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables - at least all kinds that you can get your hands on.  Just eat more of the low cal., low carb ones.  And do not forget to take exercise.  

Answer 6

you should not be concentrating so much on your calorie intake, if you are doing one hour of cardio a day stick to the daily RDA of calories and concentrate more on the types of foods you are eating, avoid saturated fats and the pounds will drop off