Weight-Loss Newbie Caloric Intake Advice, Please

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johnnyo

johnnyo

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Greetings,

Hi. I am trying to lose weight to get back in the Army and in order to do that I have to weigh in at 205 lbs or pass the tape test (BMI at least 24%). In September, I went to the doctor and I weighed in at a whopping 280 lbs. Here I am now and I am at 247 lbs. I am 6 ft 1 in. The thing is, I don't know if I am eating enough or how to tell. I don't count calories, I just sort of make my meals and go one with my day. I exercise 5-6 a week, so I know that has much to do with the loss. Anyhow, I was wondering if any of you would be able to help me out if I list what I eat. Here is what I eat everyday:

Breakfast:
3 egg white omelet w/spinach, cucumber and 4oz of chicken

Snack:
1 apple or a head of raw broccoli

Lunch:
Salad w/raw spinach, romaine lettuce, cucumbers, black olives and 4oz of chicken. Dressing is a drizzle of olive oil & red wine vinegar. The size of the salad fits into one of those Deli Select containers that lunch meat comes in, if you know what I am talking about.

Snack:
Same as lunch

Dinner:
6oz chicken, 1-2 services of broccoli/cauliflower and a serving of brown rice

I drink almost a gallon of water throughout the day. The thing is, I do not feel hungry at all during the day, so I assume that I am eating enough.

I just don't know if that is enough. I suppose that I should start counting calories, but hopefully I can find some help here.

After I got out of the military, and got married, I really let myself go. I am looking for a lifestyle change because I don't want to get like that again. Thank you in advance for any and all help/advice that is given. I truly appreciate your time.

Sincerely,
johnnyo
 
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I calculate you out to around the 1400-1500 calorie range depending on serving sizes and accuracy. A bit low if you ask me. But it may be just right for you if you are dropping the fat and don't feel like your not getting enough. I would say you have lost around 2-3lbs a week and for your weight I would say that is spot on. If you feel good and continue to drop the weight stick with it! Good Luck!
 
Krmnnghia said:
I calculate you out to around the 1400-1500 calorie range depending on serving sizes and accuracy. A bit low if you ask me. But it may be just right for you if you are dropping the fat and don't feel like your not getting enough. I would say you have lost around 2-3lbs a week and for your weight I would say that is spot on. If you feel good and continue to drop the weight stick with it! Good Luck!
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Thank you very much for your informative response. I thought it was a bit low, too, but I don't feel hungry throughout the day and I eat 5-6 times a day, I weigh out my protein and measure the brown rice, so I would say the serving size I posted is accurate. Other than that, I just eat the rest in raw veggies, fruits and green leafy things, mostly spinach and romaine. I am just concerned about doing the right, healthy way and making sure that I eat enough calories. I heard that it can be counterproductive if you do not eat the proper amount of calories. I just figure that if I am not hungry, well then that is a good thing:).

Thanks again for your response!

johnnyo
 
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