I would suggest going to IIFYM and use the iifym calculator to determine your calories required. It is really user friendly so just take few minutes to key in your vital stats.
An app that i would highly recommend downloading in conjunction with IIFYM is Myfitnesspal. Which helps track
your caloric intake and if you are meeting your daily requirements of macro and micro-nutrients.
Once the number of
calories has been determined based on your fitness goal, there will be a
breakdown of how much proteins, fats and carbohydrates are required daily. The
key is consistency. It is alright to have a 5% to 10% variance but the idea is to be hitting
around the recommended amount and tweaking the macros according to how your
body reacts.
Disclaimer: everyone
has a different metabolic rates (e.g fast or slow), muscle mass and body type.
Also the existing lifestyle, sedentary or active and how active.
I am sure there are
other factors but these are the main ones that determine the amount of calories
that you need.
Now homework is to
find your maintenance calories!!!
Next topic: Tweaking
my calories.
Written by Ryan Lye
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