How Many Calories Should You Eat?

Renaissance Periodization
19 Oct 202208:00

Summary

TLDRDr. Mike from Renaissance Periodization explains a simple method to determine your maintenance calorie intake by multiplying your body weight in pounds by 15. He details a three-week adjustment period to fine-tune this estimate, ensuring it fits your activity level and individual needs. Maintenance calories should be periodically re-evaluated to account for changes in activity levels and seasons. This dynamic process involves adjusting calorie intake every two weeks based on body weight trends to maintain a stable weight. Dr. Mike also highlights the use of the RP Diet Coach app for more precise calculations.

Takeaways

  • 😀 To estimate maintenance calories, multiply your body weight in pounds by 15.
  • 😃 For a 200-pound person, this equates to 3000 calories a day.
  • 😁 To refine this estimate, monitor your weight over three weeks.
  • 😄 Check your weight every three days for the first week and a half.
  • 😆 If your weight is increasing, reduce your calories by 250-500 per day.
  • 😅 If your weight is decreasing, increase your calories by 250-500 per day.
  • 😂 If your weight is stable (within ±0.2 pounds), maintain the current calorie intake.
  • 🤣 After the initial week and a half, stabilize your intake based on the average weight trend.
  • 😊 Reassess every two weeks to adjust for any changes in physical activity or metabolism.
  • 😇 Maintenance calories can change with seasons and activity levels, requiring periodic adjustments.

Q & A

  • What is the simple formula to estimate maintenance calories?

    -Multiply your body weight in pounds by 15 to estimate maintenance calories.

  • How can you adjust your calorie intake if your weight is trending up?

    -If your weight is trending up, cut your calories by 250 to 500 per day.

  • What should you do if your weight is trending down while on a maintenance calorie intake?

    -Increase your calorie intake by 250 to 500 per day if your weight is trending down.

  • How often should you check and adjust your maintenance calorie intake?

    -You should check and adjust your maintenance calorie intake every three days for the first week and a half, and then every two weeks thereafter.

  • Why is it important to monitor your maintenance calorie intake over different seasons?

    -Physical activity levels can change with the seasons, affecting your calorie needs. For example, you might be more active in the summer, requiring more calories.

  • What is the significance of the last week and a half of the three-week maintenance period?

    -The last week and a half of the three-week maintenance period helps confirm if the calorie estimate is accurate and should reflect a steady body weight if it is correct.

  • What should you do if your weight remains stable during the initial maintenance period?

    -If your weight remains stable, continue with the same calorie intake as it indicates you have likely found your maintenance level.

  • What adjustments should be made for individuals weighing significantly less than average?

    -For individuals weighing between 100 to 150 pounds, adjustments to calorie intake should be smaller, around 150 to 200 calories per day.

  • How does physical activity influence maintenance calories?

    -Increased physical activity can raise your calorie needs, so if you become more active, you might need to increase your maintenance calories.

  • What is a dynamic process in the context of maintenance calories?

    -Maintenance calories need continuous monitoring and adjustment based on changes in weight and activity levels to ensure they remain accurate over time.

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