Calorie Calculator Accurate?

[KrunkMasterKyle]

Okay according to some calorie calculators based on my Height, weight, age and activity level. I should be in eating
6 Meals approx. 400 cals a meal
5 Meals 483 cals
4 Meals 604 cals
3 Meals 806 cals

Put any of those together and its around 2400+ calories a day.

Now I have been keeping track of what I eat, I only drink water/crystal light. When I eat 2400 cals a day I feel fine but my weight doesn't seem to waiver at all and I do a sh*t ton of cardio I feel like. When I eat about 1800 cals then I start dropping 1-2lbs a week. Is this right? I know people are like diet diet diet! Trust me I am no nutritionist but here is a typical day, macro's are unknown because I get most my food from my military defac but I do know the cals.

Meal 1 Whey Protein - 120 Cals 24g Protein
1/2 Cups Oatmeal - 150 Cals 5g Protein
Meal 2 4oz Chicken - 200 Cals
1/2 Cup Brown Rice - 150 Cals
Salad with Italian - 30-60 Cals
Meal 3 Whey Protein - 120 Cals
Meal 4 2 Scoops Protein - 240 Cals
Meal 5 4oz Chicken - 200 Cals
1/2 Cup Brown Rice - 150 Cals
Salad with Italian - 30-60 Cals
Meal 6 Casein Protein w/almond milk - 160 Cals
Egg Whites - 100-200 Cals

Put it all together its around 1700-1800 Cals but I am ALWAYS hungry. If i up my cals to 2400 and possibly drop the meals to 3-4 a day I feel great but my weight does not change at all. Can anyone give me advice?

Workout Routine Below:


Monday: Chest/Biceps
4 sets of Incline Dumbbell Press, 8-10 reps
3 sets of Bench Press, 8-10 reps
3 sets of Incline Flies, 8-10 reps
3 sets of Chest Dips until failure
3 sets of Barbell Curls, 8-10 reps
3 sets of Preacher Curls, 8-10 reps, then drop the weight to half, and push out another 8

After workout - a 5 min run then 35 min fast paced walk at the top incline keeping heart rate at 130-150

Tuesday: Legs/Calves
4 sets of Squats 8-10 reps
3 sets of Lunges 8-10 reps
3 sets of Leg Press 8-10 reps
3 sets of Leg Extensions till failure
3 sets of Leg Curls 8-10 reps
Calves are self explanatory, just use some of the machines till failure, a lot of reps, feel the burn.

(Before Workout) Run HIIT 25 Minutes - Level 4 incline, Sprint 30 Seconds, Brisk Walk 1 minute Repeat for 20 mins then 5 min warm down.
After workout - a 5 min run then 35 min fast paced walk at the top incline keeping heart rate at 130-150

Wednesday: Back
3 sets of Lat Pulldowns 8-10 reps
4 sets of Deadlifts 8-10 reps
3 sets of Bent Over Rows 8-10 reps
3 sets of Dumbell Rows 8-10 reps
3 sets of Hyperextensions 8-10 reps

After workout - a 5 min run then 35 min fast paced walk at the top incline keeping heart rate at 130-150

Thursday: Shoulders/Triceps
4 sets of Shoulder Press, alternate with Barbell & Dumbell every week 8-10 reps
3 sets of Upright Rows supersetted with Lateral Raises 8-10 reps
3 sets of front raises 8-10 reps
3 sets of Lying Rear Delt Raises 8-10 reps
3 sets of Close-Grip Bench Press 8-10 reps
4 sets of Pulldowns 8-10 reps
3 sets of Skullcrushers 8-10 reps

(Before Workout) Run HIIT 25 Minutes - Level 4 incline, Sprint 30 Seconds, Brisk Walk 1 minute Repeat for 20 mins then 5 min warm down.
After workout - a 5 min run then 35 min fast paced walk at the top incline keeping heart rate at 130-150

Friday-Rest Day or HIIT 25 Minutes - Level 4 incline, Sprint 30 Seconds, Brisk Walk 1 minute Repeat for 20 mins then 5 min warm down.

Saturday: Full Body
3 sets of Deadlifts 8-10 reps
3 sets of Squats 8-10 reps
3 sets of Clean and Jerk 8-10 reps
3 sets of Weighted Pull ups 8-10 reps

Sunday-Rest

[fattony7891]

Those calorie calculators are definitly not going to be accurate for everyone. They can't really take into account all the myriad of factors involved in someones metabolism.

If you are losing steadily at 1800 calories then, just stick with it.

As for always feeling hungry, that can be a problem especially if you've just come off a bulk. Personally, if I'm feeling hungry I'll remove one of my protein shakes and replace it with an actual solid protein instead. So sub in the equivalent amount of eggs or chicken breast for a protein shake.

[canadiancoops]

You didnt say what your goal is so not sure how to answer but I'll go for the simple. It appears your maintenance is 2400 calories

1) If you want to lose weight - stick to 1800 calories
2) If you want to stay the same stick to 2400 calories
3) If you want to bulk increase to 3000 calories

Everything else keep the same

[psychodiver9]

Meal frequency and timing is irrelevant. Eat the number of meals that keeps you satiated and provides energy. NO need to et x number of meals

[KrunkMasterKyle]

You didnt say what your goal is so not sure how to answer but I'll go for the simple. It appears your maintenance is 2400 calories

1) If you want to lose weight - stick to 1800 calories
2) If you want to stay the same stick to 2400 calories
3) If you want to bulk increase to 3000 calories

Everything else keep the same

Goal is to lose weight but the numbers above are with a 20% calorie deficit according to scoobysworkshop . com / calorie - calculator (Take out the spaces.)

Also according to that site to maintain 156lbs at 66" tall age 19 I should intake about 3000 cals/day

[KrunkMasterKyle]

Meal frequency and timing is irrelevant. Eat the number of meals that keeps you satiated and provides energy. NO need to et x number of meals

Thanks, I hate eating 6 snacks (400 cal/meal) a day I never get full and I'm always on edge for the next meal but if I have 3-4 bigger meals (600 cals) I feel fine for 4-6 hrs.