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megganjana

Can someone explain to me in laymans terms what a caloric defiecit is, PLEASE

IsaackGMOON

A caloric deficit is where you consume less calories than you need to maintain your weight.

megganjana

So how do i Figure out how much to eat and whatnot?

JenMc14

Fill out the MFP info, and it will give you a number of calories. It automatically adds exercise calories, so don't say you're really active, then also log exercise, unless you have a rally active job. Log your exercise, and it gives you more calories, but I wouldn't eat them all back since sometimes MFP isn't totally accurate on calorie burns.

megganjana

JenMc14 wrote: »

Fill out the MFP info, and it will give you a number of calories. It automatically adds exercise calories, so don't say you're really active, then also log exercise, unless you have a rally active job. Log your exercise, and it gives you more calories, but I wouldn't eat them all back since sometimes MFP isn't totally accurate on calorie burns.

So as long as I still have calories remaining, I should lose weight?

CasperNaegle

Megg, It's a good starting point, but you may need to adjust from there. I have learned that a 20% or so deficit from your daily burn is a good place to be, at least for me. This is with 4-6 hours of exercise a week. Best of luck!!