
Anyhow. I'm trying to get in shape, mainly cause I've gained 10-15 lbs that I don't want anymore. According to the calorie requirements calculator on this site (Harris Benedict Equation) I need 1461+609 kcal on a day where I just sleep, go to work, come home and sleep again.
I have then made an Excel-sheet where I enter all the calories I eat in a day, and take away any calories I've excercised away plus my BMR. Now, I know my BMR is 2070 kcal/day, but I've only entered 1600 in my spreadsheet since I'm well aware that it's more likely that my intake is higher than lower than what I think it is. On average I eat 1200-1400 kcal/day and excercise 200-300 kcal/day. This gives an average negative 550kcal/day. But that's counting only 1600 as my BMR, instead of the 2070 that Harris Benedict Equation indicates.
My question (finally!) is if you think I'm eating the right amount?
The second question is what percentages protein/carbs/fat should I aim at? Right now I seem to end up with a third of each.
I'm female, 34, 5'9'', 150lbs. My excercise consists of jogging (4-5mph, 35 min, 2 or 3 times /week) and toning up at home with small weights (and push-ups, lunges, crunches, etc.) a couple of times a week.
Any thoughts on how to eat? I don't have any dietary restrictions.
Thanks! :)