Could someone post a site or formula to figure out my Maintanence cals please?
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09-10-2005 03:42 PM
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Could someone post a site or formula to figure out my Maintanence cals please?
I've seen the formula before but can't remember what it is but i wanna cut but i wanna do it SLOWLY cuz i don't wanna lose ANY muscle or strength...
How low below maintancance can i go to ensure that i won't lose any muslce or strength, THANX GUYS
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09-10-2005 03:51 PM
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Here's one:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/issa64.htm
Shhhhhh....don't tell anyone I posted an article from BB.com! lol
There's also a generic number in October '05 Flex mag that says maintenance cals = bodyweight in pounds * 17
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09-10-2005 04:09 PM
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LBM add a zero times 2.
170 (LBM) = 1700 x 2 = 3400
Seems to work for me. I have no idea how I made that up but it seems reall consitant with the flex article mentioned above.
The reason I do LBM no BW is your muscle is what drive the metabolism.
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09-10-2005 04:13 PM
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This is assuming that you train, and are somewhat active not the average AMerican slob.
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09-11-2005 02:36 PM
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09-12-2005 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jverch
Here's one:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/issa64.htm
Shhhhhh....don't tell anyone I posted an article from BB.com! lol
There's also a generic number in October '05 Flex mag that says maintenance cals = bodyweight in pounds * 17
Don't worry dude, your secret is safe with us.
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09-12-2005 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jverch
Here's one:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/issa64.htm
Shhhhhh....don't tell anyone I posted an article from BB.com! lol
There's also a generic number in October '05 Flex mag that says maintenance cals = bodyweight in pounds * 17
how good do you think that is? It lists me out at over 4000 calories/day!
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09-12-2005 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by joe weider
how good do you think that is? It lists me out at over 4000 calories/day!
I guess it depends which one you're talking about. The ISSA method works good for me - it gave me a good starting point for my bulks and cuts so I could fine tune it myself. The *17 method seems to have assumptions built in and isn't as accurate, but puts me in the same ballpark.
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09-12-2005 09:08 PM
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sorry, I assumed by copying the ISSA one you guys would know. Yeah, I'm talking about the one from bodybuilding.com.
I've been eating less than 2000, and a guy told me I should try about 2300, if I should be around 4000 it's no wonder I feel like ****.
I could diet at 3500...
Thanks!
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09-15-2005 01:59 AM
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09-15-2005 07:27 AM
dead sexy wino
Again, there is no "exact" figure, both because individuals vary widely, and because the body is very efficient at changing its activity level in response to minor variations in caloric intake.
This is the most important thing to remember. BMR's vary widely....you need to figure it out for yourself by trial and error.
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09-15-2005 07:33 AM
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