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Hi everyone...I am just a little bit worried that I cannot eat enough to sustain a steady weight gain still. I added up my calories today and I got to approximately 1200 so far. I plan to eat dinner and a snack later, despite my stomach being rough today. I am sure I will be able to make it up to 2000 calories or so.
My body is no longer hypermetabolic, my dr said, so I am wondering if eating 2000 calories a day off the TPN will be enough to at least sustain me. I NEED to get off the TPN , at least for a little bit, because the 12 hrs a day is driving me insane.
Does 2000 calories for a 90 lb woman sound like enough to gain a little weight and/or prevent weight loss? On days when I feel better I will shoot for closer to 2500 calories. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks. Jess.
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Razzle
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How many calories are you getting from the TPN now?
Intentional weight gain or loss depends on your height, weight, physical activity level, age, gender, and calorie intake. Infections and other factors can also play a role.
Here's how to calculate what you need to achieve your goal weight:
Basal Metabolic Rate
Women: BMR = 655 + (4.35 x weight in pounds) + (4.7 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age in years)
Men: BMR = 66 + (6.23 x weight in pounds) + (12.7 x height in inches) - (6.8 x age in years)
Active Metabolic Rate
Calculate your AMR by using your BMR and estimating your current level of activity. If you are:
Sedentary (little or no exercise) - your AMR = BMR x 1.2
Lightly active (light exercise/work 1-3 days per week) - your AMR = BMR x 1.375
Moderately active (moderate exercise/work 3-5 days per week) - your AMR = BMR x 1.55
Very active (hard exercise/work 6-7 days a week) - your AMR = BMR x 1.725
Extra active (very hard exercise/work 6-7 days a week) - your AMR = BMR x 1.9
Your AMR represents the number of calories you need to stay at your current weight.
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THANK YOU Razzle. Based on this info, eating 2000 to 2500 calories a day should result in a weight increase. I appreciate the info so much! Jess.
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