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Confused about calculating total daily food intake to lose...

slreid73
slreid73 Posts: 4 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is the total calories for me to lose fat and maintain muscle automatically configured by this app? Or do I need to create a caloric deficit by diet and/or exercise?

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  • Cynsonya
    Cynsonya Posts: 668 Member
    It's automatically figured in dependent upon what you chose. (2ppw, 1ppw, .5ppw)
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    The amount given to you is already at a deficit to lose weight. To maintain muscle, you still need adequate protein intake and a progressive resistance training program.
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