First off, I'm a numbers guy. So if the answer(s) you give me can be qualified in numbers, that would be great!
I weigh 244lbs. 36 years old. 6'4" tall.
My BMR is 2310 calories.
Figuring in the Harris Benedict method of sedentary (x1.2) = 2775 calories to maintain current weight.
using slightly active (realistic for me this time of year) (x.1375) = 3180 calories to maintain current weight.
I burn approx. 500 calories per day with my short bicycle commute.
I dropped my calorie intake to 1500-1800 calories per day.
Adding (subtracting) the above numbers means I end up with a net of approximately 1300 intake calories per day. That's anywhere from 1500-1900 calories below the Harris Benedict numbers.
I've been doing this for about 3 weeks. I still weigh the same. I'm not any thinner. What the heck is going on??? I'm healthy in all other aspects. But something isn't working.
What am I missing? I'm eating good food (veggies, chicken, small portions of pasta), staying hydrated, avoiding junk snacks, doing what I thought I should be doing. But nothing is changing.
Any thoughts? I'd like to hear what you have to say - good and bad.
Thanks a ton!