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Newbie here!

Extra86
Extra86 Posts: 21 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Does MFP adjust the number of allowed calories per day as you lose weight automatically? Since the smaller you get the less calories you require.

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  • DemoraFairy
    DemoraFairy Posts: 1,806 Member
    Every 5lbs you lose (I think it's 5? Might be a different amount) it asks you if you want to reevaluate and does it then.
  • Extra86
    Extra86 Posts: 21 Member
    Thank you!
  • terbusha
    terbusha Posts: 1,483 Member
    I would keep your calories as high as you can while you're losing weight. If you're still losing weight at a good rate, I would not reduce them just because you lost a certain amount of weight. Keep your calories as high as you can so you have more room to make adjustments when you hit a plateau.
  • Extra86
    Extra86 Posts: 21 Member
    Thank you!
  • Lonestar5775
    Lonestar5775 Posts: 740 Member
    And welcome to mfp. As an older guy with a sedentary job I want to say this can work for you if you are patient and stay with it! I never thought I would be able to lose once I was over 50 years old but sure enough I did. Best of luck to you!
  • Extra86
    Extra86 Posts: 21 Member
    Thank you for the good wishes!
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