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[quote=Anonymous]It is really hard to correctly calculate calories burned, and the same activity at 45 may burn a lot more calories than at 65.

Keep doing the exercise, but do it to feel better. Don't try to calculate the calories burned from running and then think you can add those to your daily meals. It doesn't seem right, but that's just the way it is for many women.

I would target 1200-1500 calories eaten daily, regardless of your activity. If you aim for low carb, and mainly go for protein, dairy and plant based, you will have more volume of food to eat and probably feel more full.

Try to avoid bread, flour, pasta, rice, potatoes, corn, popcorn, chips, crackers, sauces (dressing, ketchup, tartar sauce, BBQ sauce, jam, etc) with calories and carbs, sugar, drinks with calories and fried foods.

Aim for meat & seafood that is grilled or baked, most fresh vegetables usually steamed or grilled, salads, cauliflower rice, avocado, eggs, cheese, heavy cream, berry fruits in moderation, nuts, and limited sugar-free sweets that are low carb too (different from "no sugar added").

Read all labels for everything else and decide if it falls in the 1200-1500 calories per day. You may choose to have higher carb items, it's just if you aim for the lower carb, you probably end up with more volume.

Two meals only makes it easier to stay in the calorie/carb limits.

Keep doing the exercise, but don't bother adding up the burned calories. Just do it to feel better (unless you're running long distances several times a week, then that's a different discussion).

I agree with PP there is a lot more than just calorie counting (especially as we age), but I'm not sure I'd turn to Ozempic type drugs for 10lb.

I maintained 5'6, 110-120 until I was 55. Then I started gaining weight. I switched to 2 meals only, and if we go out for lunch, I eat half of something healthy, and the other half for dinner. I don't crave sugar much luckily. So I'm eating way less now than I was just 5 years ago.

It's frustrating but I guess it's just that way it will be, as I don't want to go on Ozempic, mainly for cost & hassle qualifying. I know 3 people who have had a good experience using it though.[/quote]

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