From Katie, Age 15 - 08/19/06 - IP#: 159.134.245.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'4, Wt. 12stone 9pounds - Hey guys i want to loose some weight becaus i know that it will dramaticly improve my health and i need to loose it anyway.so far today for luch i'v had about 460 cal in the form of tuna 2 differant pasta salads and a slice of bread.Is this ok what i'm eating it's alot better than what i noramaly eat i'm also making the size of my food smaller . I just want to know if you think that it's ok what i'm eating. And i'l proberly try and keep my calorie intake down to at lest a 1000 today . Is this ok what i'm doing?????? please if you can give me some tips on low calorie foods cos some of the low fat foods just have more sugar and salt any ideas thanks guys.  (Note: 1 stone (st) equals 14 pounds.)
Reply from **michelle**, Age 13 - 08/19/06  - IP#: 71.143.17.xxx
the reccomended amount depends on your gender, age, and height, and activity level. go to i think www.mypyramid.gov i think
 
Reply from John, Age 14 - 08/19/06  - IP#: 141.158.156.xxx
you need more calories than 1000. i believe the recommended amount is around 1,200 to 1,500.