how many calories do i really need? really confused!

hello everybody,

i have this problem with my calories.

My basic caloric need according to the dr. Grahams book is 1600 calories. add those 200 for simple daily activities like walking etc. and we get to 1800.

I have an office based job, so during the day, I dont do much vigorous activity. I work out in the evening, which could burn some 300-400 calories.

that said, I hould consume about 2100-220 calories a day. I am really confused though, because I keep reading that I should go for 3000 calories.

what do you guys think, do I need to consume those 3000 I keep reading about, or is just what I counted - 2100-2200 is OK? Btw. I feel good and energetic even if I eat 1800-1900 some days.

I dont want to be undereating, and I am really concerned now.

Thanks for your answers.

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Permalink Reply by TheBananaGirl on September 6, 2010 at 8:13pm

Hi Tomas, welcome to 30BaD :)

We recommend men get at least 3000 calories and more if one wants to live an active, passionate lifestyle. Don't be afraid to eat up! You have a mentally challenging job which burns mega calories so don't underestimate your needs. Active lifestyle or not successful LFRV males consistently get over 3000 calories a day and as high as 7000 calories.

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Permalink Reply by DURIANRIDER on September 6, 2010 at 8:14pm

Feel free to undereat on 2000 cals a day and when you become emaciated, binge prone, stimulant dependent, depressed and start to have hormonal and muscle wastage issues..please dont blame if on fruit like so many do.

I ate heaps of fruit and just wasted away...

If you want to get lean, super fit, fast, potent etc then chow down hard mate. :)

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Permalink Reply by Tomas on September 6, 2010 at 8:19pm

thanks for your answer. I was just wondering - if i ate the standard diet, i would not be eating more than 2000 calories. why wouldnt i be undereating then?

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Permalink Reply by TheBananaGirl on September 6, 2010 at 8:47pm

Hey Tomas can you please include the following information in your post so we can assist you most accurately...
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