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Were you aware?

2000 calories is the appropriate limit for an average to short woman, around 30, not pregnant, and with limited activity day-to-day. It was determined to be 2000 primarily because the FDA was pressured by their research base, men and women that GROSSLY underestimated how many calories they consumed. You should look up calculators (try at least two to three, they're all close) to determine how much you should consume to maintain your weight, build mass, or lose weight.

BONUS: the calories you consume may not be fully processed. If you were to eat something with 100 calories, you may only get 90. Why? Tons of factors, from different parts of your personal digestive track (people with, say, IBS or Crohn's don't digest properly) to your stress level. More stress = poorer digestion, but also increased fat storage.
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Magenta · F
I eat way under that. 2000 is too much as far as I am concerned. It's amazing the amount of calories we consume if we pay attention.
pattycakechamp · 26-30, F
@Magenta Some need less, some need more. That's why there are a gajillion diet books out there. Eat healthy, and figure out what your body needs.
Magenta · F
@pattycakechamp Yes indeed. 😊
They recommend 2000 for a "limited activity" person. Yikes.
pattycakechamp · 26-30, F
@Magenta I think just like food, people tend to not quite know how much activity they really do. I guarantee some exaggerate how much they do while others underestimate. Dietary science is a very fuzzy and personal science.