Let's Talk Supplements (again)

[dijit]

My fitness pal bases the calorie intake on a basic formula used by the medical and fitness industry. Keep in mind it is a generic formula designed to work with a majority of the population. Some people like myself dont fit that majority. Fitness pal recommends I have 2950 per day to drop over the next 6 to 8 weeks to 240 however I have found that at that level of intake I am maintaining my weight of 250. The industry also thinks I am obese because I am 6' 3" and 250 and should only weigh 175. However due to my skeletal build my Dr tells me at 175 I would at an unhealthy size and have problems with my immune system.

[hammondc]

Originally Posted by dijit

My fitness pal bases the calorie intake on a basic formula used by the medical and fitness industry. Keep in mind it is a generic formula designed to work with a majority of the population. Some people like myself dont fit that majority. Fitness pal recommends I have 2950 per day to drop over the next 6 to 8 weeks to 240 however I have found that at that level of intake I am maintaining my weight of 250. The industry also thinks I am obese because I am 6' 3" and 250 and should only weigh 175. However due to my skeletal build my Dr tells me at 175 I would at an unhealthy size and have problems with my immune system.

Yep. That is why I am curious where his number comes from. I want to compare a few calculators to get an average target. I think mfp is a little high.

Don't get me started on BMI.