Most people underestimate the number of calories they consume. It's much more likely that your small sample is underestimating than that numerous studies with m

Most people underestimate the number of calories they consume. It's much more likely that your small sample is underestimating than that numerous studies with much larger sample sizes are incorrect. > with 1500 being the 6' guy who doesn't do any exercise. 1500 calories is right at the recommended maintenance intake for a sedentary 120lb middle aged woman (women have lower BMRs than men).