a question on calories and fat? anyone? - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

leeintx · 01-29-2004, 05:18 PM

a quick question???how many calories and fat are you supposed to eat a day to maintain your weight? anyone know? im 5'7 and 135lbs and im 33yrs old..

karen430 · 01-29-2004, 05:25 PM

HI

I'm not exactly sure, but I believe it is 10x your body weight in calories to maintain (1350 for you), and as always fat in moderation. Sorry I don't know more. Take care.

Shane S · 01-29-2004, 05:48 PM

It's a trial and error process. Pick an amount and see if you gain or lose weight. Raise or lower caloric intake accordingly. I agree with fat in moderation. Shoot for somewhere in the 20-30% range, with saturated fats sparingly (single digits).

girlygirly · 01-30-2004, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by leeintx

a quick question???how many calories and fat are you supposed to eat a day to maintain your weight? anyone know? im 5'7 and 135lbs and im 33yrs old..

To maintain your weight you should eat your weight Xs 15=2025 calories. To lose your weight Xs 10.

Stay away from trans fats, canola,soy,corn,vegetable,cottonseed oils and margarines. Saturated fat is needed in the body. Coconut oil,olive and grapeseed are excellent choices for oil; they are very stable for cooking. The first oils I mentioned are very unstable and are not very healthy.

Shane S · 01-30-2004, 04:07 PM

Essential fats are needed. Other fats the body can produce if needbe.