calorie consumption

Hi, I need a little help or really some opinions with how many calories I should consume and still be on track to lose a little weight(ideally no more than 9lbs). I am 5'6.5 and 133.6lbs, 22 and female. I did my BMR which is around ~1439 and then multiplying that by 1.55 for moderate activity gives me ~2,230. Then I subtract 500 which allows me 1,730. Now I've always counted calories since forever I can remember and have always ate around 1500 to 1600 max when I'm in a routine (I don't count when I have cheat days every so often). 1,730 seems high to me anyone else think different? What I really mean is I am terrified to eat more and perhaps gain! By moderate activity, I will help specify, I do hot yoga 2-3 times a week, strength training 2x a week and cardio 1-2 times a week( I know I should be doing more cardio but I hate it) all of these activities for 1 hour. I burn anywhere from 200-500 calories according to my polar heart rate monitor. Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)

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