Unread 01-17-2010, 08:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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i am starting my new transformation tommarow to get toned and fit. imm going to be working on muscle building, so how many calories should i be eating a day? 1500,2500..?? i am a female,5'3 weigh bout 150lbs thanks
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Check out the BMR calculator here: http://www.muscleandstrength.com/too...alculator.html.
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Welcome to the forum.

Use this calculator to find out:
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Now, you need to adjust the total to what your goal is.

+500 for muscle size.
Regular total for maintanance.
-500 for fatloss.

You should then take a look at the articles in this section on how to create a proper diet.
Diet/Nutrition articles
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