Missa the Dietetic Intern (LauratheRockStar’s affiliate)
Ok Bubs, you may not listen to homeslice above me because he’s a high school student. However, his overall advice is not that bad…. and here’s the reason why
There is no ‘magic minimum’ calorie number, there are general guidelines to promote weightloss, and to do that effectively a dietitian would need to know more than just your height and weight.
Your behavior and willingness to change will be the biggest factors in helping you achieve your weightloss goals. If you are sincere in your desire to lose weight in a healthy manor I recommend the seeing a registered dietitian and/or checking out the following websites:
“mypyramid.com” and “nutritiondata.com”
but just for kicks… here are some basic nutrition equations that can be performed with just a height and weight:
HT: 5’11’’ – 71” ~180cm
Weight: 230# ~ 105 kg
Body Mass Index= WT / HT^2 = 32.4
BMI of 30–35 puts you in the category of obese
average person requires 30kcal/kg body weight and .8grams of protein/kg
30×105kg = 3150kcal per day
minus 500 kcal to promote weightloss = 2650 kcal/day
.8×105kg = 84gm protein
so there are the numbers… not that exciting right?
check out the websites and consult a RD if you need help with your weightloss.
You can do it Bubs, congratulations on taking the first step and asking for advice… keep fighting the good fight and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Good luck!