Need advice on RMR/BMR calorie intake

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Female, 31yrs. old, 166lbs, 5'38" (trying to shed 30lbs) right now doing 30 day shred.

I calculated my BMR, RMR. (which gave different results on different pages, weirdly enough) Then they gave me a table with different levels of activity. I took my chances with moderately active, since the rest of my day is just housework and computer work.

Here's the copy/paste from the site:

The results of your calculations are: BMR 1,690 RMR 1,993 (calories)

1.55 Moderately Active
Moderate exercise or sports BMR 2,620 RMR 3,089

So according to these results, what do you think my calorie intake should be to lose weight?
 
I wouldn't get too hung up on pinpointing your intake. There are a few reasons I say this but the primary one is the simple fact that you're not signing any contracts here.

By that, I mean if you select a particular caloric intake and it's not providing you the progress you plan for, simply adjust accordingly.

All of these calculators, sites and formulas provide estimates.

I prefer to keep things very simple. I do this by starting someone at 12 calories per pound of body weight. If, after 2-3 weeks, measurements aren't heading in the right direction, I'll adjust accordingly.

This approach, aligned with proper expectations, goes a long way.
 
Ok, that was simpler than i thought, so I'll try 12 and then reduce if needed. That will make it 1992cals. It looks like a big number, but I'll try.

Thank you very much!
 
Just be as accurate and honest with regards to how many calories you're putting in your body so you can assess and adjust appropriately.

People get so hung up on the specific numbers as if whatever they're picking is the number for life. What they don't realize is what they pick to start losing weight will not be what they're body needs in a month or two or three.

Caloric requirements go down as one loses weight.

And what a calculator tells someone at a specific weight to eat for weight loss will not be appropriate for another with the same exact stats.

I equate this process to walking in a pitch black room with a very, very dim flash light. Most of the space you can't see so to navigate your way to the other side, it's a matter of touching and feeling your way.
 
Understood.
Indeed, it should vary as one monitors their progress; which is what I'm going to apply now.

Can't thank you enough.
 
You're welcome.

Keep us posted and best to you!
 
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