Hello everyone! I’ve been lurking and learning and commenting here and there but this is my first post. I’m hoping I can get a little feedback on my current calorie intake and fitness levels.
Some stats: 36F, SW 211, CW 197.4ish, began this journey with CICO and working out on 1/1/21. I lost a bit of weight before I started this in earnest but not sure how much. I’ve used the TDEE calculator recommended on this sub (set to sedentary) and set my daily calorie intake to 1,434 and have largely been sticking to it.
My issue is that I am now also working out 6-7 days a week with one light activity/rest day and as I become more active that 1,400 is leaving me HUNGRY.
My workout schedule fluctuates but generally looks like cycling (I recently bought a peloton) for 30 minutes minimum 6 days per week, though recently I’ve started doing a few 45 or 60 minute rides a week. I also do strength training 4-5 days per week.
According to my watch I burn and average of 560 “active calories” a day, though trending upwards as my rides get longer and harder. The last two weeks are much higher than 560. Based on conventional wisdom and this sub I know that I don’t trust those calorie burn numbers at all, that they are likely much to high. As such I have not been “eating them back” and sticking to my 1400.
I’m hungry as hell especially on long ride days. Any advice? Should I increase my daily calorie intake to 1500 or 1600? Allow myself to “eat back” a portion of the burned calories on harder workout days? I’m happy with the weight loss progress I’ve made, and I don’t want to slow it down, but I’m also trying to do this sustainably. Many thanks for any feedback you might have!
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