My ideal amount of calories fluctuates.
I have a scale that tells me what my BMR is based on weight/body fat/muscle mass, hydration, etc.
It currently says around 1560 so I *try* to keep this in mind when I make choices throughout the day if I’m trying to lose a little.
Technically, I think I could go over this amount by a couple of hundred calories and be fine but I would need to track for an extended period of time to be certain. That sounds like a lot of work to me 😢
You may need to come up with a way to figure out your needs, but a few things to keep in mind:
Are you at or close to goal/normal weight? That can slow the process down a lot.
Do you know your weightloss vs maintenance calorie goals ? If you haven’t gained or lost, you are likely in maintenance.
COVID/Quarantine stressors have affected a lot of people. Some people have lost but plenty of people have gained weight as well from stressful times. You maybe maintaining.
Any other major life changes like medication of menopause, subsequent illness can cause plateaus and even gains.
I hope that helped a little ❤️
