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Calories
How many calories do I need to maintain [sp?] in my regular diet if I'm 13, 5"7, and 127 lbs?
Thanks.
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Well, if you want to stay the same weight, you need to burn as many calories as you take in. To gain weight, you need to take in more, and to loose weight, you need to take in less. Using the basic figure of 5' is 100 pounds, and every inch after that is another 5 pounds, you should be at a pretty good weight so if at all possible, try to count the amount of calories you brun in an average day. While that is nearly impossible. you can make an estimated guess. Next try to match that number in the amount of calories you eat per day. FOr more detailed help, I would go see your doctor or a nutrionist.
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Okay, So instead of repeating what the last couple of people have said, I mostly agree with the first one.
There Really isnt a way to find out how many calories you need with out asking a professional.
The goal is to keep your metabolism going all day long so it burns calories and stuff like that. So Really, you should eat about 6 meals a day (heathly meals) with lots of water. That's what I do and I've stayed around 100 pounds, only I'm like, 4inches shorter than you lol(and two years older..)
Just eat all day, in moderation of course, and drink water, exercise and what not and you should be fine<3
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My best advice would be to consult your doctor about this. Yeah that means making a call or making an appointment, but I will tell you why.
Your body is still growing. Active or not, you will need those calories, and for teenagers it is usually more than 2000 a day. Could be less for you, could be more. That is why you should consult your doctor. While nutritionists say 2000 calories is a normal diet, that means normal to the average person. The average person has stopped growing, and therefore does not need as much.
Just to prove a point: athletes in the Navy are given 5000+ calories of food a day. Those not on sports get close to 3000. So yes it does depend on how active you are. Hope that helped, and you should really ask your doctor to get the right amount. What may be good for somebody else might not be good for you.
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Health books and nutrition books say about 2,000 calories a day for girls. If you're active with sports and other activities, have a bit more. As long as you get 3 full meals in, eat veggies and fruits, your straches & everything you'll be fine.
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my trainner told me an average person should let 1800 calories.
what i have learned is that you eat less calories but you are supposed to burn twice as much.. that link is on 24 hour fitness check it out and they got a whole bunch of myths and etc.
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♥ Steph
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ummm it really depends on how active you are!
if you are supper active or do sports then i would say around 2500 calorie!
if you dont move around as much then just try taking that number down a bit!
Good luck...and truley you shouldnt have to worry about it as long as you eat 3 meals a day and not alot of junkfood!
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