How (or where) do I find the max amount of calories I can ea...

How (or where) do I find the max amount of calories I can eat and still lose weight, along with the minimum amount of exercise? I have always done fad diets, and realized that I need to do something sensible for a change.

Welcome to the board!

There really isn't a formula that I know of.
Coach Scott might know of one...

My advice for you would be to find an exercise you can do that burns tons of calorie in a short amount of time. If you are able to run, that would def. work. I would say, without knowing the particulars of your situation, running at a decent pace for 30 minutes a day, coupled with an adjusted diet plan, will yield some startling results.

You should think about 1500-2000 calories as a maintenance diet. You eat this many calories and you won't see a change.

I would recommend 1000-1200 calories a day paired with the running and you'll start seeing some positive changes.

I would suggest you getting a username on here and joining our happy throng...please keep us posted on your progress...

Remember: We're here for you and wish you the best!

-RB