weight decreased should Kcals drop too?

**Beernutz** · 05-14-2004, 05:35 PM

i started cutting at around 197lbs now im at 188lbs should i reduce kcals now since im lighter what do you guys think

**damiongage** · 05-14-2004, 05:37 PM

are you still loosing weight @ 1-2lbs a week?

**daman1** · 05-14-2004, 05:37 PM

yes you should. reduce by about 30 calories per pound lost to get total needed.

**Beernutz** · 05-14-2004, 05:39 PM

would it still be the same if I did the harris benedict formula over again to see my new amounts...

**daman1** · 05-14-2004, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Beernutz

would it still be the same if I did the harris benedict formula over again to see my new amounts...

you could do that as well!

**Beernutz** · 05-14-2004, 06:01 PM

the harris benedict formula says inorder for me to loose weight i need to eat 2600kcals does that sound right to you guys. Cuz currently i was eating 2400kcals..

**daman1** · 05-14-2004, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by Beernutz

the harris benedict formula says inorder for me to loose weight i need to eat 2600kcals does that sound right to you guys. Cuz currently i was eating 2400kcals..

If that's no more than 500 less than your maintanance, then your straight.