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Lower kilojoule allocation every week?

shroodle88
shroodle88 Posts: 123 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, been doing MFP for a month, goal of losing 0.5kg a week, but am actually losing more that way. For the second time MFP has automatically lowered my kj allocation - what's the rationale behind this? Thanks!

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    The more weight you lose, the fewer calories your body will burn, therefore the fewer you'll need to consume.
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    When you lose weight, your body requires less calories to maintain that new, lower weight. So in order to keep the weight loss rate constant, 0.5kg, you need to eat less calories than you did when you were heavier.
  • shroodle88
    shroodle88 Posts: 123 Member
    Thanks! But, gosh, how depressing :-)
  • dougpconnell219
    dougpconnell219 Posts: 566 Member
    My confession for the day...

    One of my friends started a daily challenge on fitbit for steps.

    I am currently in last place. I biked six miles today, but fitbit doesn't count those.

    So I'm about to go to the gym and crank out six thousand steps or so and win the Damn thing at the eleventh hour.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    dougpconnell219 wrote: »
    My confession for the day...

    One of my friends started a daily challenge on fitbit for steps.

    I am currently in last place. I biked six miles today, but fitbit doesn't count those.

    So I'm about to go to the gym and crank out six thousand steps or so and win the Damn thing at the eleventh hour.

    That's funny. Enjoy the gym. B)

  • LovingLife_Erin
    LovingLife_Erin Posts: 328 Member
    dougpconnell219 wrote: »
    My confession for the day...

    One of my friends started a daily challenge on fitbit for steps.

    I am currently in last place. I biked six miles today, but fitbit doesn't count those.

    So I'm about to go to the gym and crank out six thousand steps or so and win the Damn thing at the eleventh hour.

    Good for you! I've done this before lol. I was in a challenge with some friends, and instead of my usual Sunday swim, I went for an 8 mile walk to beat them. Those challenges bring out the competitive jerk in me.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    dougpconnell219 wrote: »
    My confession for the day...

    One of my friends started a daily challenge on fitbit for steps.

    I am currently in last place. I biked six miles today, but fitbit doesn't count those.

    So I'm about to go to the gym and crank out six thousand steps or so and win the Damn thing at the eleventh hour.

    It's too late now, but I hear if you slip the fitbit in your sock whilst you cycle...
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