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For the last year or so I've been consuming around 1500 calories per day, as per the target set by myfitnesspal.com based on my weight, height and activity level (male, aged 45, 5'8"). My weight has consistently hovvered around the 168 pounds mark (12Stone or 76 Kg). I'd like to get nearer 10.5 stone (66Kg = 147 pounds). using the BMR calculator here I see that my BMR = 1670.24 With my current levels of activity (cardio or bodyweight workout 6 days per week), I estimate my daily calorie burn is something like 2588 to 2923. So I'm guessing my 1500 calories per day intake probably isn't enough? I also track my cardio through mfp so if I run off 500Kcals, then I do replace them with nutritious food. If I up my intake to 2000Kcals of healthy food am I likely to see my weight drop? That seems counter-intuitive, has anyone experienced this?