Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Should I increase my calories from 1100 to 1500?

Hey everyone, I’m a 23 M, 5’6”, and I started my weight loss journey exactly one week ago. My starting weight was 173 lbs, and currently down to 165 lbs. I know a good chunk of that 8lb drop is likely water weight, but I’ve been hit pretty hard by the hunger wall. For the past 7 days, I’ve been eating a strict 1100 calories a day, and by the time I get to the end of the evening, I am still a bit hungry. I’m starting to realize that 1100 calories probably isn't sustainable or healthy in the long run. My goal is to get down to 155 lbs, and I’m thinking about bumping my intake up to 1500 calories a day. I’m looking for some input on whether 1500 is a more realistic "sweet spot" for my stats and if anyone else has successfully transitioned to a higher calorie count without stalling their progress completely.

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