On another thread someone mentioned that the way to lose weight is to eat 10x your body weight. I've read that, too, and have been tracking my calorie intake for the past three months as I have been attempting to lose weight. I work out with weights 4 days per week (lower body Sunday and Wednesday and upper body Monday and Thursday) and do cardio/aerobic exercise 4-6 days per week, as well, in the form of cycling and treadmill for 30-40 minutes per session... also play raquetball 3-4 times per week for one hour each. Granted, I feel 100% better :bouncing: and have gained considerable strength so I'm sure I have more lean body mass and less fat but I've stopped losing weight for the past week and wondered if I need to reduce calories.

I am 6' 3" tall and started out at 264 lbs. and am down to 245 lbs. now after 12 weeks of working out and watching what I eat... even cut out beer :angel: consumption. (BTW: I am a 47 year old male) I track calories in and burned with fitday. I have averaged 2490 calories in per day with 20% fat, 40% carbs, and 40% proteins. According to fitday I am averaging burning 4079 calories per day with 54% coming from Basal, 33% from lifestyle, and 12% from activities.

I had my yearly checkup last week and my doc said that 2500 calories per day is WAY too high. He said to eat no more than 1800..... I'm afraid I'll starve! :D lol

Does anyone know for certain.

I'd be afraid too! For your size 1800/day is extremely low. You don't want to lose muscle, just fat. I recommend 10* your weight for a minimum number of calories. The 1800 is probably just a number based on an average, not designed for you specifically.

Unfortunately, doctors aren't the best source for fitness information. They're more informed at curing, treating, and diagnosing diseases.

Thanks for the reply. Anyone else have any advice on this topic?