I am 43 years old. 5’4 and 118 lbs. I eat about 1800 calories a day. I run 3-5 miles 2 or 3 times a week. I lift weights 3-4 times a week. My breakfast is very protein heavy. Usually omelet with mostly egg whites and veggies. Lunch and dinner also lots of protein but I don’t restrict myself from the carbs that accompany the protein. Don’t drink juice or soda or coffee. Snacks between meals generally small and healthy, like an apple. Try to keep my body moving a lot. Even if that means a 5-10 minute walk in the afternoon when I take a break from work.

Anonymous wrote:I don't count calories but just tallied up what I eat in a normal day.

Breakfast - bowl of cereal, 350 calories.
Lunch - bowl of soup + crackers, 500 calories.
Dinner - 2 chicken thighs, 1/4 cup of rice, 1 cup broccoli, 600 calories.

No significant snacking - maybe an apple, a bag of kids chips - for another 250 calories.

Nothing but black coffee, teas, water, and 1-2 glasses of wine a few days a week. So that's around 1700/day if I snack, less if I don't.

I think snacks are the killers, as are high-calorie drinks (like starbucks coffee and soda) - avoid those and it's not hard to stay well below 2000.

Agree that snacks and drinks will get you. I don’t drink soda or any sugary or caloric coffee drinks. I do like to snack, but I try to eat things that are satiating (nuts, dried fruit, nut butters, full-fat yogurt).

I don't count calories but just tallied up what I eat in a normal day.

Breakfast - bowl of cereal, 350 calories.
Lunch - bowl of soup + crackers, 500 calories.
Dinner - 2 chicken thighs, 1/4 cup of rice, 1 cup broccoli, 600 calories.

No significant snacking - maybe an apple, a bag of kids chips - for another 250 calories.

Nothing but black coffee, teas, water, and 1-2 glasses of wine a few days a week. So that's around 1700/day if I snack, less if I don't.

I think snacks are the killers, as are high-calorie drinks (like starbucks coffee and soda) - avoid those and it's not hard to stay well below 2000.

Anonymous wrote:I don't know because I don't count them.

This. I don't count calories. I eat 3 meals a day with some snacking. Here is an example of what I ate last week.

Breakfast- various combinations of cheeses, fruit and veggies like raw bell pepper or blanched broccoli, green beans

Lunch or dinner - quick home cooked meals: ramen, miso soup, pickles of all kinds, cheeses, cruciferous vegetables salads, stir fry, egg omelet with bacon bits, canned soup

Eat in/carry out - shrimp or chicken dishes, Chinese, Mexican

Snacks- chips & crackers of all types, nuts, pastries

Anonymous wrote:Only recently 118, because of Ozempic (formerly 160+ and I'll leave it at that). Also short, 5'2" and am eating less than 1,000 calories a day. This is the only way for me to lose and maintain weight. I eat protein morning, noon and night (cottage cheese, whatever leftover protein from last night's dinner in my salad for lunch, and dinner is protein and vegetables). No carbs (rarely and minimal), occasionally avocado, and use EVOL for cooking

What is your goal? Obviously you can’t maintain eating less than 1000 calories per day no carbs forever. What will happen when you eventually eat like a normal person?

I’m 116 right now. I maintain at about 1300-1400 day which usually means coffee with cream and two meals/day. I workout moderately: peloton) 3x week; walk the dog but don’t lift weights enough.I’m 53 as well. I’ve had dexafit scans done showing my basal
Metabolic rate is between 980-1040 a day, and inexplicably about 20% lower than it should be for my height weight age and body comp. I do think years and years of undereating is the cause. Trainer wanted me to begin to gradually increase calories by like 50-100/day over weeks but honestly going back to extreme calorie counting is not good for me mentally and would likely undo the goal of adding calories. So I’m just trying to add a protein shake in the morning and lift more.

Between 1200-2200 depending on the day. I think usually 1600 average.

I’m 5,3 with about 117 to 120 pound, 43 years old

I eat about 1200 kcal to maintain weight.
My job requires some walking but not much.
I try to exercise by doing elipitical 30 mins , weight 15 mins for 3 times a week.

My dog is about 110. He eats two cans of dog food for dinner and 1 cup in the morning, plus tons of treats. He doesn’t workout much. His weight is really steady, but he is prone to secretly snacking during the day.

Hmmm well today was iced mocha, 2 pieces of cheesy toast, protein smoothie, plate of pasta with meatballs and a salad, a slice of berry pie.

I know, I know. I’ll start eating healthier tomorrow.

I don’t eat very healthily (I’m a tired mom of 3 little kids who does a poor job meal planning for myself) but I probably don’t eat much more than 1500ish daily if I was to guess

I don't count calories, but I eat two main meals a day and do intermittent fasting.

If I eat too many carbs/desserts/drink alcohol, I can get above 120 and don't feel great.

I tend to stay between 110-115 if I eat healthily and stick to protein, vegetables, herbal tea, and whole grains. Working out doesn't keep me thin even if I do it 3-4 times a week, it's more about what I eat.

I’m 5’4” and 105. I’ve never counted calories, but here’s a typical day of eating from last week -

Breakfast: coffee with half and half, full-fat Greek yogurt with fruit and granola
Snack: toast with almond butter
Lunch: sweetgreen salad, bread, chocolate covered cashews
Dinner: roasted salmon, green beans, brown rice
After dinner: chocolate, glass of red wine

I work out 4-5 days per week, but my weight doesn’t change much even if I don’t work out.

I agree with those who are saying that it’s mostly genetics. Both of my parents are still thin. Some of it is portion control and not snacking a ton. And some of it is making healthy food choices.

5'4" and roughly 110 pounds. I rarely weigh myself but I was 111 pounds at my last check up and I'm wearing the same jeans as then, so I assume my weight is the same.

I counted calories when I lost 50 pounds and was eating net 1500/day with zero food restrictions. I ate about 1800 and then usually burned 300 in workouts. If I had to guess now, I probably net between 1300-1800/day. Some days I don't have much of an appetite and some days I'm munching on some extra chips while watching TV.

20s: no idea, I wasn't counting. Probably in the normal range. I was 105lbs. Had 1 kid.

30s: Had another kid. Weight moved to 115lbs. Calories went down to 1200 a day. Thyroid issues.

40s: Made an effort to curb calories when I went beyond 120lbs because I wasn't feeling good. I know I have to stay below 1200 calories. Currently 118lbs. Thyroid removed, take Synthroid.

I'm a fine-boned, 5'4" Asian female.

Anonymous wrote:Basically this shows that people between 100-120 are genetically petite/thin, and it’s not a struggle. These people are a small percent of the population. For everyone else who tries to be thin, which is often 120-140lbs depending on height, it takes a lot of discipline and avoiding certain foods plus regular exercise!

I think this may be the case. I’m 108-110ish and don’t diet or count calories. I think I just have good hunger cues so I naturally eat what my body needs. A lot of people assume thin people work out a ton or have a lot of discipline but that is not the case for me.