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On average, how many calories do you consume every day?

0-1000

10%

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1000-1500

23%

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1500-2000

12%

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2000-2500

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2500-3000

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3000-3500

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3500-4000

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More than 4000

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I don't know

31%

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guitargirl
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:04 pm

I honestly have no idea. I measure and record everything I eat to find how much insulin to take, but I don't note the calorie totals. It might be around 1500 or less. I used to really obsess about my daily calorie total but recently I think it's healthier to not worry about it.
Well, I added today up for this thread and I'm up to 974 at 7pm.
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:33 pm

On a normal day, I'll work, which means I dont't eat dinner, and besides that, I eat very small portions, so I'd say I probably eat a little over 1000 calories a day.
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johnip
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:51 pm

I've never kept track. I guess get what I need, because my weight hasn't changed very much over the past few years. I think I've only gained about 15 pounds since 9th grade which was like 8 years ago lol. Most of that was muscle from this summer doing yard work.

I've been meaning to keep track for a while now, but I'm too lazy to measure the cereal I eat for breakfast. Wonder how much is in 3 bowls or honey bunches of oats or something like that? Besides that, I eat homemade stuff so don't really know what all that adds up to either. Confused

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DRMS_7888
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:17 pm

I normally do 2500-3500 depending on how much walking/biking I do during the day.
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vintage_snowflake
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:29 am

I have no idea. It really varies. Some days I just won't get to east more than one meal, while otheres I just eat CONSTNANTLY. My erratic eating habits are annoying and probably unhealthy. I don't bother counting calories either, because I swim (I don't think I would count 'em even if i didn't though.)

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tahruh
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:01 am

It depends. During the summer probably like um...1400-1500? Gotta get my Freedman's bagels/donuts, Jersey pizza, subs, and Surf Taco in. Every day. Laughing

During school, like 800-900. I eat only twice a day, which is terrible since I'm Hypoglycemic, but I'm too stressed to eat in the mornings, plus the food generally sucks here.

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cynlovescandy
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:50 pm

Are the people on here with normal eating habits just not responding to this thread? Or are you all underestimating how many calories you eat.

For example, a chicken ceasar salad from chilis is over 1000 calories. If you go out afterwards for a grande mocha and a chocolate chip cookie, you're looking at 330 more for the mocha, and 450 for the cookie. that's nearly 1800 calories just dinner and dessert.

I think you guys are in denial. I could be wrong, though.

If I followed my normal eating habits, it would be around 2500 cals a day.
but, I'm a girlie girl who is obsessed with losing weight, so I aim for about 1200, and end up around 1800.
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You shouldn't go below 1200 calories on a regular basis, it's dangerous.
Seriously, it's bad for your brain. I've tried, and it's not worth it.
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:53 pm

My caloric intake varies greatly. I don't count calories, but would guess some days 1200, other days 4000 or more.

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Miss Pine
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:08 pm

cynlovescandy wrote:

Um, wow, so I think you might be right. After reading this I realize that I probably do take in way more calories than I thought Shocked

. Thanks for making my day haha.

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leighish
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:14 pm

I agree with cyn....It's soo easy to take in double what you should be taking in.

Thats why I have to be so mindful of everything. You can learn a lot by reading the back of the box. Smile

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tahruh
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:14 pm

cynlovescandy wrote:

You shouldn't go below 1200 calories on a regular basis, it's dangerous.
Seriously, it's bad for your brain. I've tried, and it's not worth it.

It's possible, because I honestly have never looked at how many calories anything I eat is. I'm barely 5'3", have a very small stature, and am vegetarian. I also am super picky about what I eat, and most of it unfortunately isn't high in fat. I'm guessing, entirely, but I do know Mon-Fri, I eat twice a day at best, and most of it is bland.

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osoeloquente
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:15 pm

I try to eat healthy but I drink a lot of Coke. Probably like 4 cans a day. So between 1200-1800 calories is my goal. I eat mainly salads with light dressings and things low in fat and calories.

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lookingXglass
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:54 am

I've gained a bit of weight, so I'm kinda on a diet. When I'm on a diet I eat about 1000-1500 calories. WHen I'm not i probably do 1500-2000 + only because I know that the next day i will be on a diet. I need to stick to it lol.
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heather_interrupted
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:28 am

I eat around 500 calories a day, but thats because i have gained 40lbs in the past 3 years (after being put on the medication risperdal) and i am trying to lose weight.
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vintage_snowflake
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Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:45 pm

heather_interrupted wrote:

I eat around 500 calories a day, but thats because i have gained 40lbs in the past 3 years (after being put on the medication risperdal) and i am trying to lose weight.

but isn't that a terrible way to lose weight? Confused

Undernourishing your body is not the way to go in that department. I would suggest a HEALTHY dose of calories per day (let's say 1500+) and ssome exercise. Find something you really enjoy doing and try to finda time and place to perform that near-daily.

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