Help Mr. X!!!

[Hoffmeister]

Like I said, I think Mr X's formula is too low. But they are all just estimates anyway. You need to track your own fat loss.

But still, it washes out. Very general guidelines are 10-12 cals/lbs for cutting, and his use of the formula, with the percentages deficits he gives, fluctuates between a little over 10 cal/lbs to 12 cal/lbs.

I'm pretty sure most of the 12 lbs was probably water. I don't do a CKD, but still do a carbup on weekends. I gain about 5 lbs just there, but it's gone by Tuesday.

But I'd track your weight loss pretty closely, and check your BF% once a week to monitor how much fat/lean you are losing. If you are losing too much lbm, adjust the calories up some.

 

[MonStar1023]

Yeah I have a Tanita scale or whatever @ my house that tracks bf% but its like WAY off. I mean it gives the same %s all the time whether your losing fat or gaining fat its retarded. I use it strictly for my weight because its always right on for that.

 

[blood_drinker]

He uses 12 x your bodyweight in daily cals because he is assuming everyone here has a rather slow metabolism. You could go highe 13 or 14, but 12 is ok. But dont go by formulas though. Find out your AMR, and subtract 500 cals from it. THAT EASY! search metacrawler.com for amr and you will find a site that gives it to you.

Good luck

 

[Hoffmeister]

I think this one is as good as any:

http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/CalRequire.html

Again, these are just estimates. You need to track your own calorie intake and find your own level.

 

[Mr.X]

Check your PM, I replied to your question.

Mr.X

 

[Tha One CrumCake]

Mr. X... why don't you just reply here instead of his PM... i mean we can all always learn a thing or two..

This is a message board... for EVERYONE to see,share,and learn from.. why don't u reply here also? Just makes sense.