Daily calorie goal too low

krhodes1024

I admit, I am simply trying to lose the last 12 or so vanity pounds of baby weight from my last pregnancy. Given my height (5'0") and weight (122lbs), I already know that I require far fewer calories than the average-sized woman. MFP states in their FAQ section that they do not recommend women consuming under 1200 calories per day. However, when I set my goal to lose 1lb per week, MFP sets my daily calorie goal at 1,160. This is low, but for me, not unreasonable and I am never hungry provided my calories are mainly from whole foods. If I change my weight loss goals to 2 lbs per week, my daily calorie limit plumits to 640! I know this is clearly too few calories, so why is MFP even allowing this low number? Has anyone else experienced MFP setting a ridiculously low calorie intake limit?

BeTheChange352

it's a glitch in the system, and a lot of people are experiencing this lately. it should not suggest anything under 1200. you can input your own calorie goals, so don't even think twice about this.

chelz82636

Good to know, they set mine at 700 and man one good dinner serving and I reached my limit its crazy

4legsRbetterthan2

Yes they have been having problems with the system giving really low calories lately. Since you really are a small woman the 1160 does sound reasonable. Know what a healthy rate of loss is, 2 pounds is healthy for very obease people because they have alot more room to create a deficit. Since you only have 12 lbs to lose one lb a week is really the max of what you should shoot for, if you feel like you are struggling back it off to .5lbs.

~Best wishes

TavistockToad

With 12lb to lose, you should be trying to lose 0.5lb per week