Does size really matter?

[Cedri 33]

So here's my question. I'm about 6'2" and since your recommended intake of calories goes up as your height does. I was wondering if there were any tall people out there that can share their experience with me at the beginning of my journey here.

[KAATNS 1,473]

Interesting topic.....any takers?

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

So here's my question. I'm about 6'2" and since your recommended intake of calories goes up as your height does. I was wondering if there were any tall people out there that can share their experience with me at the beginning of my journey here.

Well, I am 6'0 so taller than the national average for a male, but I am not sure what you are asking.

My personal goal is 1300 a day with eating exercise calories as needed. My NUT told me that she is more concerned over volume (1 cup per meal), but she said because of my height 1300 - 1500 calories a day would be acceptable. I probably average closer to 1400 and try to eat about half of my exercise calories. I am loosing at a good clip, and I have gone from 44" waist to a 36". I am in the green zone, but frankly I haven't had much physical hunger since the surgery. Now head hunger is another matter all together.

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

Interesting topic.....any takers?

Get your mind out of the gutter

[catfish87 3,471]

I'm 6'0" as well 43y/o.

This BMR/Calorie, from the mayo clinic website ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598counter ) would tell me I could "eat" 2950 calories per day to MAINTAIN my current weight. (I chose the "active" activity level, because it sounded correct to me)

I started tracking/logging my food/exercise on Jan 14th. NOT to limit what I eat, but I was just curious. Here's what I have found.

I averaged eating about 1750 calories per day. Average calories burned exercising was appx 600 per day. So my Net was 1150 calories. During this timeframe, three months, I went from 252# down to 218#, for a loss of 34#'s.

Everybody says a pound equals 3500 calories. THEY'RE right!

My BMR 2950

My Intake 1750

1200 calorie deficit for 90 days = 108,000 calorie deficit. 108,000/3500 = 31 And I lost almost exactly that.

[**IP~LB** 279]

I'm single

ha!

[catfish87 3,471]

Interesting topic.....any takers?

Sounds like you forgot to answer!!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i admit..........i went to the cutter.............sorry

[KAATNS 1,473]

Thanks for taking the pressure off me CG! I owe you.

[Cedri 33]

I thought it was a good title. XD We got some humor and some serious answers. Thanks to Cat, that was exactly what I was looking for. Being a tall guy and sticking to a low cal diet, this should work out just fine.

[catfish87 3,471]

Cedri,

Nice job naming this post! You'll get lots of views for sure!

As I see you are newly banded, I'll offer a bit of encouragement/advice: WHEN you get to proper restriction, and it may take some time, this ADJUSTABLE band will kick in and do its part. I don't have to Portion Control now, I just try and choose healthier options and my band does the portion control...and I'm loving it.

Until then, follow your surgeons/Nuts recommended plan as best you can. Don't get discouraged if you have a bad day/week, etc. You'll make mistakes, probably get stuck, PB, etc. NOT TO WORRY, you'll learn from it and move forward. It is a diet in the beginning, now it's just normal to me.

Congrats on your decision to improve your life, and best wishes for your success!

[Cedri 33]

Cedri,

Nice job naming this post! You'll get lots of views for sure!

...Awesome post followed.

For sure man, thank you. My band and I have our work cut out for us, but we'll learn and grow....or y'know shrink as the case my be.

[hely88 883]

I never have seen anyone talking about height being a factor.

Oh and thanks for the giggles!

[stept04 465]

I'm 6'0" as well 43y/o.

This BMR/Calorie, from the mayo clinic website ( http://www.mayoclini.../NU00598counter ) would tell me I could "eat" 2950 calories per day to MAINTAIN my current weight. (I chose the "active" activity level, because it sounded correct to me)

I started tracking/logging my food/exercise on Jan 14th. NOT to limit what I eat, but I was just curious. Here's what I have found.

I averaged eating about 1750 calories per day. Average calories burned exercising was appx 600 per day. So my Net was 1150 calories. During this timeframe, three months, I went from 252# down to 218#, for a loss of 34#'s.

Everybody says a pound equals 3500 calories. THEY'RE right!

My BMR 2950

My Intake 1750

1200 calorie deficit for 90 days = 108,000 calorie deficit. 108,000/3500 = 31 And I lost almost exactly that.

Could you re-post that link . I tried it but it said page not found. Thanks

[catfish87 3,471]

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598

If the link doesn't work, try going to mayoclinic.com and type "BMR" in the search area.